Veterinary Assistant (Seasonal)

Arizona Department of Gaming The Arizona Department of Gaming is dedicated to the safe and fair regulation of gaming, horse racing, and unarmed combat sports.
Dedicated to being a world class regulatory agency, ADG is committed not only to its stakeholders, but also to its employees with competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, college tuition reimbursement, and a host of other benefits.
Veterinary Assistant (Seasonal) Job Location: Address: Gaming Office: 100 N.
15th Avenue, Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Turf Paradise: 1501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023 Posting Details: Salary: $16.
45 - $29.
48 Per Hour Grade: 18 Official Classification Title: Veterinarian Technician Closing Date: 10/21/2024 Job Summary: -Seasonal/Variable Position- This position must work less than 1000 hours in a calendar year.
3 positions available.
Directly responsible for enforcement of Arizona racing commission rules and regulations in Arizona revised statutes 5 - 100 - G to ensure that the race animal brought to the paddock to race is identified as a proper animal scheduled to race, to ensure that the "ringer" or incorrect animal does not race.
Efficient control and processing of Records, reports, and related documents attend hearing civil courts and meetings, presentations and security of evidence for adjudicatory proceedings.
Security and organization of public records related to duties; acting supervisor capacity over other livestock officers in the area and act as Department veterinarian in its absence.
All work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties: Verify identification of horse racing Animals by citing registration certificates, tattoos, markings, dimples, cowlicks, and other characteristics.
Mark all identification of horses appearing on racing program for the day to properly identify when brought to Paddock area just immediately prior to racing.
Prepare statistical reports, charge, or correspondence in connection with positive and definite identification and verification of horse-racing animals.
Maintain central record-keeping system for identification of racing horses.
Identify those equine that need Lasix on any given day and list for each available Veterinarian.
Assist veterinarian investigations and inspections of paddock area stall Stables Etc.
, for sanitary conditions and report results assist track veterinarian in monitoring procedures of tattooing horses at each Track by tattooing technicians to ensure each horse tattooed is required by Arizona racing commission rules and regulations.
Keep track Veterinary informed or make recommendations concerning any change and identification procedures of horse racing animals.
Directly responsible for enforcement of Arizona racing commission rules and regulations in the paddock area.
Tag all equine upon Stewards or Veterinarians request needing to go to the test barn area.
May be tasked to assist the Stewards or Veterinarians in the collecting of samples in the test barn area.
Assist owners, trainers, and breeders in preparing or processing registration certificate or corrections thereto.
Maintain general alertness for procedures and Paddock area that would limit the Department's ability to supervise and regulate operations to protect the state from illegal racing operations.
Timely verification and identification of all horses and animals to promote public confidence in violation free racing.
Maintain liaison with the national associations Thoroughbred protective Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association, tattooing technicians, Etc.
on identification manners.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Arizona racing commission rules and regulations and the applicable Arizona revised statutes governing horse racing.
Veterinarian's duties.
Horse track operations.
Racing animal anatomy.
How do identify horse racing Animals by the use of National Association registration documents.
Investigative techniques, procedures, and ability to prepare accurate records.
How to handle and control excitable horse racing animals.
Different breeds and racing equipment used in horse racing.
Horsemanship.
Adobe Acrobat, G-Suite/Workspace, and Microsoft Office software.
Skills in: Identifying horses by registration certificates markings, tattoo, calyx, dimples and other characteristics.
Proper handling of horse-racing animals.
Interpretation of track procedures.
Continuity of evidence.
Observation and detecting violations of rules and regulations in Paddock area.
Presenting a pleasant impression at all times in performing duties and conduct self in the courteous and temperate fashion.
Organizing where priorities to accomplish multitude of activities.
Making efficient judgments.
Developing reports.
Ability to: Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.
Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Be detail oriented.
Multitask and meet deadlines.
Be analytical.
Communicate effectively in an empathetic and professional manner.
Work with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Be highly observant.
Travel, which may include overnight stays.
Work remotely (from home).
Work in a smoke and high dust environment and must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Work at all racetrack locations within the State, throughout the year.
Selective Preference(s): Certified Veterinary Technician, preferred.
High School Diploma.
Experience working with horses, a plus.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.
12.
) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: This position does not qualify for benefits.
Retirement: This position does not qualify for ASRS retirement benefits.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gaming Recruitment at HumanResources@azgaming.
gov or at (602) 771-4263 for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Ryan Ruelas at 480-262-1060.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.