Temporary Aide - Veterinarian Division of Racing Events

Temporary Veterinarian Position

This temporary position is located in the Division of Racing, at the Division's Bally's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016 and is responsible for assuring the safety of racing animals, to implement the Division's laboratory testing program and to assist in developing rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to medication usage and animal welfare. This position must be a licensed veterinarian in good standing with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine. This position is a key player in the chain of custody for test samples. This position will work in cooperation with (HISA) Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and (HIWU) Horseracing Integrity Welfare Unit as is subject to the HISA established rules. This position will collaborate with the chief veterinarian of the Colorado Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies to take measures to control communicable or reportable equine diseases. This position will work in conjunction with Colorado State University on the Colorado Racehorse Postmortem Evaluation Project. This position will provide continued support services for the enforcement and regulatory sections within Racing. The position will report to the Deputy Director.

Animal Welfare

• Conduct pre-race inspections per Colorado Racing Laws and Rules.
• Conduct and/or supervise the taking of all biological specimens for testing reference the Division's Program to include urine blodd and/or hair collection in the test barn related to race results, claims, and out-of-competition testing.
• Provide emergency medical care to horses as needed.
• Recommend to the stewards the scratching of any horse that is, in the opinion of the official veterinarian, injured, ill, or otherwise unable to compete due to a medical or health-related condition.

Record Keeping

• Maintain all records related to sample collection, chain of custody, and sample destruction both in writing and digitally.
• Provide proper safeguards in the handling of all laboratory specimens to prevent tampering, confusion, or contamination and assure sample integrity.
• Complete written reports for stewards' recommendations and veterinarian lists.
• Review and consult on the license applications of attending veterinarians, veterinary technicians or assistants, vendors of medical supplies and equipment, and non-veterinarian health care providers.
• Determine what details and information are required for reports and documentation to be given to outside entities.

Test Barn Supervision

• Communicate with racetrack staff and security and Division employees to ensure the security requirements of the test barn area during live racing and otherwise.
• Ensure the test barn is properly equipped and maintain the physical working conditions for horses and all staff.
• Work with horsemen representatives and interests to ensure the security and integrity of all samples collected.

Administrative Procedures

• Attend meetings and complete secondary duties such as special projects or administrative matters as assigned.
• Testify as the Division's Regulatory Veterinarian in administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.
• Complete continuing education as reqired by the state for your license. Assist other Division staff in their duties via knowledge and industry expertise.