Racetrack Regulatory Equine Veterinarian

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Division of Racing is seeking a State Regulatory Veterinarian to serve as a pivotal leader in our mission to ensure the safety, health, and fairness of the racing industry. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team and influence the rules and regulations that define animal welfare in our state. This is an exempt, onsite position where you will balance your time between the Division of Racing office at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 and the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016.

Requirements

• Must be Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado or able to obtain a valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado within 30 days if an offer is given and you are out of state.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application or within 30 days of an offer).
• Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Random drug tests may be required of all positions.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Determine the necessary course of action based on the appropriate situation with State of Colorado rules and regulations and/or policy.
• Require equine and large animal veterinary knowledge and expertise specifically as it pertains to race horses or other similar high performance sporthorses.
• Knowledge of horse racing requirements and risk.
• Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to provide research and expert opinions on suitability of staff, supplies, equipment, and tests
• Determine what content and information is required for reports.
• Requires flexibility for analysis, goal setting, and completion of non-routine tasks.
• Outstanding decision making ability.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the welfare and well-being of animals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical pre-race inspections to ensure every starter is fit to compete.
• Scratch horses for medical or safety concerns, placing animal health above all else.
• Provide expert medical care in critical moments on the track.
• Partner with the State Veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture to monitor and control communicable equine diseases.
• Oversee the Division’s sophisticated laboratory testing program, including urine, blood, and hair collection.
• Collaborate with Colorado State University on the Racehorse Postmortem Evaluation Project, contributing to vital industry research.
• Serve as the "gold standard" lead for sample integrity and drug screening protocols.
• Mentor and manage the Test Barn staff, coordinating schedules and procedures to ensure a high-functioning, secure environment.
• Assist in drafting the rules and guidelines that govern medication usage and veterinary practices under the Colorado Racing Act.
• Represent the Division’s expertise in administrative hearings and legal proceedings.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed