State Veterinarian Temporary - Meadows Racetrack

Salary

$400.00 Daily

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Per Diem

Job Number

N-2026-49695

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Medws Rctrk

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

U5010

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

98

Pay Group

XD26

Bureau / Division Code

00043186

Bureau / Division

Meadows Racetrack

Worksite Address

200 Racetrack Road

City

Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15301

Contact Name

Christine Adkins

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-49695 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 19, 2026 TO MAY 28, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Temporary State Veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture, you will help protect the wellbeing of racehorses while ensuring fair competition. This position gives you hands on experience with inspections, testing, and emergency care at Meadows Racetrack. You will work closely with racing staff and judges in a role that makes a visible impact every day. Join a team where your expertise supports both safety and the sport of racing.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supervising testing procedures, evaluating horses, and supporting the daily racing program at Meadows Racetrack. It also involves providing medical oversight, documentation, and communication with racing officials. As a Temporary State Veterinarian, you will perform the following duties:

• Test Barn Oversight: Supervise sample collection, blood gas testing, and related records for pre and post race procedures
• Medication Monitoring: Oversee eligibility and record keeping for horses approved for respiratory bleeder treatments
• Pre Race Checks: Conduct paddock inspections on horses before they compete
• Medical Evaluation: Examine horses and notify judges if an animal is unfit for racing
• Emergency Response: Provide urgent treatment when a private veterinarian is not available
• Program Participation: Attend required meetings and document necropsy information according to policy

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time, per diem employment
• Work hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.
• Work schedule is vendor controlled and is determined by the racing schedule.

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• 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:

• Graduation from a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor program.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Possession of a Commission Employee License

Additional Requirements:

• 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). .)
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

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.