Veterinarian

Job Title Veterinarian Agency 353 OKLA. HORSE RACING COMM. Job Posting Details Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Position Type: Full time. Continuing appointment if date is blank. Compensation Compensation: $160,000 plus benefits. Basic Purpose Positions in this job family serve as the Official Veterinarian for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) at commission‑licensed race meetings. Typical Functions Serves as the Official Veterinarian at all OHRC licensed race meetings. Supervises all OHRC licensed practicing veterinarians at an authorized race meeting. Performs all duties required of the Official Veterinarian, including, but not limited to, collecting medication and treatment reports from commission‑licensed practicing veterinarians, maintaining a file on required reports, reporting treatment of horses outside and inside the enclosure entered into the race, prescribing treatment for any horse scheduled to participate in a race within the term of the appointment, and other duties as identified in the OHRC Rules of Racing. Supervises the Racing Veterinarian in accordance with the OHRC Rules of Racing. Interacts with the Racing Veterinarian regarding horses that are incapable of safely performing in the race, placing horses on the Bleeders and Veterinarian’s lists, or other issues as outlined in the OHRC Rules of Racing. Interacts with Stewards in accordance with the OHRC Rules of Racing to include collection of samples, assessment of horses deemed unfit or unsafe to race, and other matters as outlined in the OHRC Rules of Racing. Level Descriptor Employees are responsible for performing all assigned tasks and duties at the full performance level, including supervising others and handling complex responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of veterinary regulatory and animal disease management; understanding of state and federal regulations and the OHRC Rules of Racing and the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act. Ability to meet physical demands while working continuously with livestock, use a personal computer, communicate orally and in writing, establish effective relationships, speak effectively before groups, and maintain composure and professionalism during stressful situations. Education and Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma. Special Requirements Applicants may be required to submit to a standard background investigation, including fingerprinting through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory outcome to the background check. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr