THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-82393-53220. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 29, 2024 TO MAY 12, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a USDA accredited State Board Licensed Veterinarian with one year of practice? The Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates to fill the Veterinary Medical Field Officer at the Meadows Racetrack in Washington County.

This role will involve managing and supervising medical procedures related to thoroughbred and / or standardbred racing activities.

If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of our team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In your role, you will oversee medical procedures related to thoroughbred or standardbred racing. Your responsibilities will include supervising the bleeder medication program and test barn activities, as well as providing regulatory veterinary expertise at racetracks.

Additionally, you will be responsible for administering programs under the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services.

This will involve ensuring compliance with laws and regulations mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in order to effectively monitor and control animal diseases in the region.

Your expertise and supervision will play a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of animals involved in racing activities.

By upholding regulatory standards and implementing necessary programs, you will contribute to the overall well-being of the animals and the integrity of the racing industry.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 9 : 30 AM to 5 : 30 PM, Tuesday- Saturday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This is a vendor-controlled position, meaning work schedules are subject to change based on the racing schedule.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

One year of farm animal and / or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.

Special Requirement :

Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.

Other Requirements :

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Last updated : 2024-05-20