What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to Supervising Racing Vet (Vet Tech) position at State of New York - NYS Gaming Commission?
- Obtain the list for the days' samples and tattoo sheets;
- Prepare vacutainers, tags and seals for pre-race samples;
- Pre-race go to designated stables verify the tattoo number of horse;
- Maintain chain of custody and follow pre-race TC02 testing protocol regarding the collection of blood samples;
- Collect sample, seal, label and sign for blood samples in the presence of the owner/agent;
- Obtain signature of State witness and owner/agent;
- Assist in logging in the tags and seal numbers on the lab sheets.
- Assist in completing daily paperwork and.
- Assist in the completion of daily post-race testing as needed.
- Operate the pre-race TCO2 testing machine.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be able to work with horses, follow instructions and maintain the chain of custody of the samples.
Candidates must also have a current New York State Veterinary Technician License.
Candidates may not have any involvement whether personal or business in any part of horse racing or have any other conflict of interest with racing participants.
Additional Comments *Days and hours per week are based on the live racing schedule *
Prohibition against Playing and Wagering
Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.
Pre-Employment Restrictions
The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, does not tolerate discrimination in employment, programs, or activities on any basis protected by federal or state law, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. Please direct inquiries to the Office for Equal Opportunity at (518) 388-4086.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance to fully participate in the application and interview process for the position sought, please contact us at (518) 388-4086 or email gam.sm.Accessibility@gaming.ny.gov and we will be happy to assist you.
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