Veterinary Medical Field Officer - Meadows Racetrack

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49534-53220

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Medws Rctrk

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

53220

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST10

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 (CS-2026-49534-53220). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 14, 2026 TO MAY 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Join the Department of Agriculture as a Veterinary Medical Field Officer. This position offers a unique chance to work directly with racehorses while supporting safety and integrity at Meadows Racetrack. You will play an important role in monitoring horse health, supervising medical procedures, and assisting racing officials. Bring your skills to a role that helps protect animal welfare and fair competition.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports horse health, racing integrity, and regulatory compliance by supervising medical procedures, conducting inspections, and maintaining accurate records. The role includes direct work with horses before, during, and after races to ensure fitness, safety, and adherence to racing rules. As a Veterinary Medical Field Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Race Monitoring: Observe horses throughout race events and determine physical fitness for competition
• Medical Oversight: Supervise blood and urine sample collection, bleeder medication activities, and Lasix program procedures
• Emergency Care: Provide first aid, treat injuries, and support decisions regarding euthanasia when necessary
• Record Keeping: Maintain lists, reports, and documentation for inspections, injuries, and veterinary findings
• Regulatory Actions: Assist with enforcing racing rules, resolving eligibility concerns, and reporting violations
• Inspection Duties: Perform pre-race examinations and evaluate horses for signs of illness, injury, or unsoundness

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. .
• 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:

• One year of professional experience as a veterinarian and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited college or university.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• All employees must obtain an active license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine within six months of hire.
• All positions must obtain United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Category II Accreditation within six months of hire.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.