Vet Assistant - 2nd Shift - Part Time

Northfield Park Racino; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Park Racino is seeking a Veterinarian Technician to assist the OSRC Veterinarian with post-race care and testing of horses at Northfield Park. This part-time role requires working evenings and weekends and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities include blood draws, urine collection, sterile packaging, stall prep, and maintaining calm, professional interactions with horses and staff. OSRC license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with horses preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a busy environment.
• Must be able to obtain OSRC license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with blood draws on horses and label tubes.
• Obtain urine samples using sterile methods.
• Package samples per OSRC standards.
• Clean and prep working stalls in the State Barn.
• Work comfortably with horses and their personalities.

Skills

Horse handling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

Description

The Veterinarian Technician is a position that is primarily responsible for assisting the Ohio State Racing Commission Veterinarian with the testing and post-race care of the horses at Northfield Park. They must have a strong work ethic, dedication to Northfield Park and a commitment to the racing industry.

Schedule

In this role, you will work part-time, primarily during evenings and weekends, with typical hours from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight on race nights

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with blood draws on assigned horses, labeling blood tubes and filling out appropriate paperwork.
• Obtaining urine samples for testing purposes using sterile methods and techniques including whistling, walking and/or applying a muzzle and blinkers.
• Packaging samples with sterile techniques per the OSRC’s standards.
• Clean and prep the working stalls in the State Barn
• Must be comfortable with working with horses and their various personalities.

Requirements

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Required Qualifications

• Experience with horses is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers and horsemen.
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.
• Must be able to obtain an Ohio State Racing Commission license.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• On-site training is provided
• Flexible working schedule, which includes nights and weekends
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use.