What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Veterinarian position at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing?
Track Vet needed for FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing/ Fairmount Park!
This is an onsite position located at 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62201
The incumbent must possess a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Illinois, Issued by the Illinois Board of Veterinary Medicine. They must be able to obtain and maintain a Illinois State Racing Commission License; must have extensive knowledge in equine medicine and in the horse racing industry; be able to work flexible schedules on an intermittent basis.
$100/ Hour
Shift is Saturday 3PM to 12PM, option to pick up additional hours on Tuesday 7:45AM TO 4:45PM
Pre-Race Veterinarian Job Description
Assists the veterinarian supervisor with pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race that day. Ensures inspections are performed in the afternoon and includes a thorough visual inspection of the general well-being of the horse; checking joints for any heat, softness, or swelling, and jogging horses to check for signs of soreness. Supervises the identification of each horse coming into the test barn by tattoo number.
Conducts a visual inspection of horses warming up prior to the start of a race and helping by attending to any injuries that occur prior to, during, or after the running of a race.
Assists other track veterinarians in 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.
Conducts inspections post-race for signs of lameness and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding). Reports results in writing to stewards with recommendations. Performs post- entry analysis looking for entered horses with risk factors.
Performs all post claim examinations.
Maintains a sick and injured list working in conjunction with the veterinarian.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by the commission, stewards, and/or supervising veterinarian. Will work during races at the paddock and starting gate positions.
Helps to reinforce the integrity of the sport of racing by maintaining strong, honorable, and ethical principles.
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: $108,000 - $140,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
This is an onsite position located at 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62201
The incumbent must possess a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Illinois, Issued by the Illinois Board of Veterinary Medicine. They must be able to obtain and maintain a Illinois State Racing Commission License; must have extensive knowledge in equine medicine and in the horse racing industry; be able to work flexible schedules on an intermittent basis.
$100/ Hour
Shift is Saturday 3PM to 12PM, option to pick up additional hours on Tuesday 7:45AM TO 4:45PM
Pre-Race Veterinarian Job Description
Assists the veterinarian supervisor with pre-race physical inspections of every horse entered to race that day. Ensures inspections are performed in the afternoon and includes a thorough visual inspection of the general well-being of the horse; checking joints for any heat, softness, or swelling, and jogging horses to check for signs of soreness. Supervises the identification of each horse coming into the test barn by tattoo number.
Conducts a visual inspection of horses warming up prior to the start of a race and helping by attending to any injuries that occur prior to, during, or after the running of a race.
Assists other track veterinarians in 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.
Conducts inspections post-race for signs of lameness and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding). Reports results in writing to stewards with recommendations. Performs post- entry analysis looking for entered horses with risk factors.
Performs all post claim examinations.
Maintains a sick and injured list working in conjunction with the veterinarian.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by the commission, stewards, and/or supervising veterinarian. Will work during races at the paddock and starting gate positions.
Helps to reinforce the integrity of the sport of racing by maintaining strong, honorable, and ethical principles.
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: $108,000 - $140,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Salary : $108,000 - $140,000
