Commission Veterinarian - Delaware

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is accepting applications for employment for Commission Veterinarian. This employee examines horses in the morning on rounds and on the race track during the afternoon. Here are the duties of the Commission Veterinarian:

-The Commission Veterinarian observes horses during training, conducts pre-race examinations on horses scheduled to race and helps maintain commission files documenting examination history of horses running at  Delaware Park.

-Observe horses running on the race track during the afternoon and attend injured horses if necessary; In the event of an injury, immediately make an assessment and stabilize the horse if possible

-Help load the horse in ambulance and attend while horse is transported to its barn

-Complete an examination of each horse scheduled to run in the day’s races and recommend scratching a horse if unsound, injured or ill

-Help maintain commission files documenting history of horses running at Delaware Park

-Stay informed and up to date regarding safety and welfare issues affecting horses in the industry and veterinary practices.

Qualifications:

-DVM or VMD degree.

-Ability to become licensed by the Delaware Veterinary Board.

-At least 2 years of experience in Equine Practice or equivalent.

-Excellent administration skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Ethical, honest and professional qualities.

-Able to be firm on decisions.

-Salary and medical benefit package are competitive with the Mid-Atlantic region. This position is not pension eligible and there is no paid leave.

Responsibility time frame – May to November.

Interested parties that meet or exceed the aforementioned qualifications should send their resume to:

Sarah Crane Executive Director Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission,

777 Delaware Park Boulevard Wilmington, Delaware 19804.

sarah.crane@delaware.gov