Veterinarian (Seasonal)

The Racing Division of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire a Veterinarian. Reporting to the Chief Commission Veterinarian, this position provides seasonal veterinary services at licensed racetrack facilities within the Commonwealth, as well as records management and related duties as assigned. The anticipated dates of service are April through November.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide relevant Commission veterinary-related services at the Commonwealth's licensed racetrack facilities (Plainridge Park). Specifically, this position requires drawing blood and ensuring the chain of custody for post-race testing of racehorses.
• Responsible for the overall operations of the Commission test barn

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Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR).

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of G.L. chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering), and chapter 128A (horse racing). Under these laws, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor only license, the provision of in-person and digital sports wagering, and the live and simulcasting of horse racing in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.