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Veterinarian Technician

  • On-Site, New York
  • Veterinarian
  • Regular Full Time

Title: Veterinarian Technician

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

Responsible for administering Lasix on race days and for performing blood collection for TCO2 and out of competition testing as directed by HIWU.

Essential Functions:

  • Administer race day lasix in the prescribed timeframe
  • Perform blood collection on horses selected for blood gas/TCO2 and out of competition testing
  • Maintain records regarding lasix administration and assist with other associated paperwork

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in equine veterinary medicine
  • Racetrack background preferred
  • Ability to work a racing schedule typically Thursday to Sunday and some holidays
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work at Belmont and Aqueduct (desire/ability to work Saratoga preferred but not required)
  • Detail oriented and able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in online data management


Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This work will take place in the barns and outdoors. Work sites include Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Race Course.

Pay Range / Salary:  $32 - $35 hourly

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Value Each Other: You are united with your teammates in delivering the best experience to all of NYRA’s employees, vendors, guests and horsemen.

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About Us:

With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.

NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.