Temporary Aide - Veterinarian Division of Racing Events

Full Job Description

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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Requirements

This Temporary position is located in the Division of Racing, at the Division’s Bally's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave.

Aurora, CO 80016 and is responsible for assuring the safety of racing animals, to implement the Division’s laboratory testing program and to assist in developing rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to medication usage and animal welfare.

This position must be a licensed veterinarian in good standing with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine. This position is a key player in the chain of custody for test samples.

This position will work in cooperation with (HISA) Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and (HIWU) Horseracing Integrity Welfare Unit as is subject to the HISA established rules.

This position will collaborate with the chief veterinarian of the Colorado Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies to take measures to control communicable or reportable equine diseases.

This position will work in conjunction with Colorado State University on the Colorado Racehorse Postmortem Evaluation Project.

This position will provide continued support services for the enforcement and regulatory sections within Racing. The position will report to the Deputy Director.

Animal Welfare

• Conduct pre-race inspections per Colorado Racing Laws and Rules.
• Conduct and/or supervise the taking of all biological specimens for testing reference the Division’s Program to include urine blodd and/or hair collection in the test barn related to race results, claims, and out-of-competition testing.
• Provide emergency medical care to horses as needed.
• Recommend to the stewards the scratching of any horse that is, in the opinion of the official veterinarian, injured, ill, or otherwise unable to compete due to a medical or health-related condition.

Record Keeping

• Maintain all records related to sample collection, chain of custody, and sample destruction both in writing and digitally.
• Provide proper safeguards in the handling of all laboratory specimens to prevent tampering, confusion, or contamination and assure sample integrity.
• Complete written reports for stewards’ recommendations and veterinarian lists.
• Review and consult on the license applications of attending veterinarians, veterinary technicians or assistants, vendors of medical supplies and equipment, and non-veterinarian health care providers.
• Determine what details and information are required for reports and documentation to be given to outside entities.

Test Barn Supervision

• Communicate with racetrack staff and security and Division employees to ensure the security requirements of the test barn area during live racing and otherwise.
• Ensure the test barn is properly equipped and maintain the physical working conditions for horses and all staff.
• Work with horsemen representatives and interests to ensure the security and integrity of all samples collected.
  

Administrative Procedures

• Attend meetings and complete secondary duties such as special projects or administrative matters as assigned.
• Testify as the Division’s Regulatory Veterinarian in administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.
• Complete continuing education as reqired by the state for you license. Assist other Division staff in their duties via knowledge and industry expertise.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Current valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado or state you currently reside in and or able to apply and obtain a valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado within 30 days if an offer is given and you are out of state.

*For out of state applicants, Colorado statute requires that Veterinarians transfer their License to Colorado:https://dpo.colorado.gov/Veterinary/Applications

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Special Qualifications:

• In state travel required as needed
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must be licensed in Colorado with a Valid Veterinarian License.
• Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Determine the necessary course of action based on the appropriate situation with State of Colorado rules and regulations or policy.

• Additional one year of clinical experience (private or academic) in equine exclusive or equine predominant practice with an emphasis on lameness, sports medicine, and/or regulatory medicine.

• Require veterinary knowledge and expertise along with knowledge of racing requirements and risk.

• Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Research and provide expert opinions on suitability of staff, supplies, and equipment
• Determine what content and information is required for reports.
• Requires flexibility for analysis, goal setting, and completion of non-routine tasks.
• Outstanding Communication Skills
• Strong affinity for animals (specifically comfort working in close proximity with high-strung performance horses).
• 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

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.

Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader).

Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.