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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.

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Do you have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana, as issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?

YesNo

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