Vet Assistant - 2nd Shift - Part Time

Northfield Park Racino; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Park Racino in Ohio is seeking a Veterinarian Technician to support the OSRC Veterinarian with testing and post-race care for horses at the track.

This part-time role mainly covers evenings and weekends, with races nights typically from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, requiring flexibility and reliability.

The successful candidate will assist with blood draws, urine collection, sample handling, stall prep, and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor around horses.

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.

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.

Skills

Experience with horses

Communication skills

Calm, composed under pressure

OSRC license eligibility

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.