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Examining Veterinarian

NYRA • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Title: Examining Veterinarian

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

Preform all functions of a regulatory veterinarian. These responsibilities include but are not limited to, observing horses during morning training, completing pre-race examinations, observing horse on track during racing, attending to any on track emergencies, performing pre-race lasix administration, and collecting both pre race blood gas and out of competition blood samples.

Essential Functions:

Perform pre-race soundness evaluations to determine fitness to race on all horses entered and recommend the scratch of any horse found to not be racing fit/sound
Observe horses during morning training to assess soundness and follow up with any horses unfit to train.
Observe horses in the paddock and on track during the races to ensure soundness and attend to any injuries that occur.
In the event of injury, immediately make an assessment and stabilize the horse, ensure appropriate transportation off track, and attend to the injured horse until the private veterinarian can take over.
Perform race day lasix administration and ensure all horses on lasix only those receive lasix.
Help to review and maintain department files documenting regarding exam history, past performances, and relevant medical histories of horses running at NYRA.
Perform HISA/HIWU prescribed blood gas and out of competition blood sampling.'
Stay informed and up to date regarding safety and welfare issues affecting horses in the industry, veterinary practices, etc.

Qualifications:

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.

• At least 1 year of experience in Equine Practice or the equivalent e.g. internship.

• Strong administrative skills; Good interpersonal skills; Highly ethical, honest and professional; Able to be firm on decisions.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Working in and around horses in outdoor conditions.

Pay Range / Salary:$130,000 - $139,000

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