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Fairmount Park Casino & Racing - where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!
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The Racetrack Veterinarian will be a licensed veterinarian specializing in the health, safety, and performance of racehorses, working closely with trainers, owners, stewards, and regulatory officials to ensure horses meet health and safety standards for competition.
Responsibilities:
Pre-race inspections: Examine all horses scheduled to race to assess soundness and fitness, checking for lameness, swelling, heat in joints, and other signs of distress
Post-race checks: Inspect horses after races for injuries, lameness, or exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, and report findings to stewards
Emergency care: Administer immediate treatment for accidents or injuries; have authority to place horses on the “Vets List” and, in severe cases, humanely euthanize if beyond repair
Regulatory compliance: Work with the state racing commission and stewards to enforce health and medication rules; may conduct drug testing and maintain sick/injured lists
Collaboration: Communicate with trainers, owners, and other veterinarians to ensure optimal horse welfare All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
DVM degree and a state license to practice veterinary medicine
Proven experience as Racetrack Veterinarian
In-depth knowledge of equine diseases and health conditions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with horse owners
Physically fit and able to handle large animals
A deep compassion for animals and a commitment to their health and wellbeing
Must be able to obtain IRB license
Base Pay Range: 125.00 - 150.00
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
Benefits:
Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
Equal Opportunity:
Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing - where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!
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