Equine Racing Vet Tech Assistant

New York State; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The NYS Gaming Commission is seeking an Assistant to Supervising Racing Vet (Vet Tech) for Vernon, NY. This part-time, temporary role supports pre-race sampling and blood collection with strict chain-of-custody procedures for racehorses.

You will prepare materials, assist in labeling and logging, and operate the pre-race TCO2 testing machine while following race-day schedules and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work with horses and follow instructions.
• Maintain the chain of custody of samples as part of pre-race testing.
• Must hold a current NYS Veterinary Technician License.
• No involvement in horse racing or conflicts of interest with racing participants.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the days' sample lists and tattoo sheets.
• Prepare vacutainers, tags and seals for pre-race samples.
• Pre-race: go to designated stables and verify horse tattoo numbers.
• Maintain chain of custody and follow TC02 pre-race testing protocol for blood samples.
• Collect, seal, label, and sign for blood samples with owner/agent present.
• Obtain signature of State witness and owner/agent.
• Assist in logging tags and seal numbers on lab sheets.
• Assist in completing daily paperwork and post-race testing as needed.
• Operate the pre-race TCO2 testing machine.

Skills

Horse handling

Documentation

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician License

Job description

The NYS Gaming Commission is seeking an Assistant to Supervising Racing Vet (Vet Tech) for Vernon, NY. This part-time, temporary role supports pre-race sampling and blood collection with strict chain-of-custody procedures for racehorses.

You will prepare materials, assist in labeling and logging, and operate the pre-race TCO2 testing machine while following race-day schedules and safety requirements.