Veterinarian Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4685190) Apply  Veterinarian Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Statewide, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 200935 Department GOV-LA State Racing Commission Opening Date 10/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information The Louisiana State Racing Commission regulates horse racing at the four racetracks throughout the state: Bossier City, New Orleans, Opelousas, and Vinton. Each track has three full-time veterinarians: two conduct pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race and monitors the horses on the track during the races, and one controls the on-site equine drug testing program. The incumbent must possess a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine and be available to work flexible schedules on an intermittent basis and may require travel to various locations throughout the state. We currently have two full-time openings, one pre-race and one test barn position. + Pre-race is at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas + Test Barn is at Delta Down in Vinton We also have non-benefits eligible relief positions open statewide. Salary is $55.85 hourly. Duties include: Conducting pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race that day. Oversees and controls the test barn for collection of blood and urine samples for testing horses for medications. Conducts visual inspection of horses warming up prior to the start of a race and by tending to any injuries that occur prior to, during, or after the running of a race. The Louisiana State Racing Commission is a SAME agency. Agency Contact: Alisha Crowell acrowell@lrc.state.la.us 504-483-3361 Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 Do you have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana, as issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine? + Yes + No Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email