State of Louisiana
Veterinarian
State of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Statewide, LA
Job Type:
Unclassified
Job Number:
200935
Department:
GOV-LA State Racing Commission
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana State Racing Commission regulates horse racing at the four racetracks throughout the state: Bossier City, New Orleans, Opelousas, and Vinton. Each track has three full-time veterinarians: two conduct pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race and monitors the horses on the track during the races, and one controls the on-site equine drug testing program.
The incumbent must possess a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine and be available to work flexible schedules on an intermittent basis and may require travel to various locations throughout the state.We currently have two full-time openings, one pre-race and one test barn position.Pre-race is at Evangeline Downs in OpelousasTest Barn is at Delta Down in VintonWe also have non-benefits eligible relief positions open statewide.Salary is $55.85 hourly.
Duties include :Conducting pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race that day.Oversees and controls the test barn for collection of blood and urine samples for testing horses for medications.Conducts visual inspection of horses warming up prior to the start of a race and by tending to any injuries that occur prior to, during, or after the running of a race.
The Louisiana State Racing Commission is a SAME agency.
Agency Contact:Alisha Crowell
504-483-3361
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Do you have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana, as issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?
YesNo
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Statewide, LA
Job Type:
Unclassified
Job Number:
200935
Department:
GOV-LA State Racing Commission
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana State Racing Commission regulates horse racing at the four racetracks throughout the state: Bossier City, New Orleans, Opelousas, and Vinton. Each track has three full-time veterinarians: two conduct pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race and monitors the horses on the track during the races, and one controls the on-site equine drug testing program.
The incumbent must possess a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine and be available to work flexible schedules on an intermittent basis and may require travel to various locations throughout the state.We currently have two full-time openings, one pre-race and one test barn position.Pre-race is at Evangeline Downs in OpelousasTest Barn is at Delta Down in VintonWe also have non-benefits eligible relief positions open statewide.Salary is $55.85 hourly.
Duties include :Conducting pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race that day.Oversees and controls the test barn for collection of blood and urine samples for testing horses for medications.Conducts visual inspection of horses warming up prior to the start of a race and by tending to any injuries that occur prior to, during, or after the running of a race.
The Louisiana State Racing Commission is a SAME agency.
Agency Contact:Alisha Crowell
504-483-3361
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Do you have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana, as issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?
YesNo
Required Question