Veterinarian I Division of Racing Events

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This position is located in the Division of Racing office at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300 Lakewood CO 80401. This position will alsobe required to work as needed at the Divisions Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at26000 E. Quincy Ave Aurora CO 80016.

This position is responsible for assuring the safety of racing animals to implement the Divisions 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 the first-level-team lead for test barn staff in the execution of duties related to post-race drug screenings and is a key player in the chain of custody for test samples. This position will collaborate with the State 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 Agent in Charge.

Rules and Regulations

• Understand all state rules and regulations regarding veterinary responsibilities under the Colorado Racing Act and Colorado Veterinary Practice Act.

Animal Welfare

• Conduct pre-race inspections per Racing Commission regulations on all potential starters on race day.
• Conduct and/or supervise the taking of all biological specimens for testing reference the Divisions policy to include urine blood 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 or deemed unsafe to be raced.

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. Provide reports regarding injuries euthanasia or other fatalities. Determine what details and information are required for reports and documentation to be given to outside entities.

Test Barn Team Lead

• Team lead for the temporary veterinarian staff and scheduling for the test barn including the coordination of work duties and procedures.
• Communicate with racetrack staff 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.

• Attend meetings and complete secondary duties such as special projects or administrative matters as assigned.
• Testify as the Divisions Regulatory Veterinarian in administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.
• Complete on an annual basis a minimum of eight hours of continuing education specifically applicable to racetrack veterinarian practice.
• Assist other Division staff in their duties via knowledge and industry expertise.

Residency Requirement:

This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete.
If appointed to a position applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The time frame for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted. For information about living in Colorado visit the Choose Colorado Website: Code & Classification Description:

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Colorado statute requires that Veterinarians be licensed in Colorado must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Division of Racing Events.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License (at the time of application).
• In and out of state travel required as needed.

• Applicants must be willing to work nights weekends holidays.
• 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.
• A current Colorado Veterinarian License see Residency Requirements section for additional information.
• Colorado statute requires that Veterinarians be licensed in Colorado Qualifications:
  • Determine the necessary course of action based on the appropriate situation with State of Colorado rules and regulations and/or policy.
  • Require equine and large animal veterinary knowledge and expertise specifically as it pertains to race horses or other similar high performance sporthorses.
  • Knowledge of horse racing requirements and risk.
  • Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes policies and procedures.
  • Ability to provide research and expert opinions on suitability of staff supplies equipment and tests
  • Determine what content and information is required for reports.
  • Requires flexibility for analysis goal setting and completion of non-routine tasks.
  • Outstanding decision making ability.
  • Strong affinity for animals.
  • Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the welfare and well-being of animals.
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  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

  Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:

  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 theUniversal 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.

  
  

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  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.

  
  

  Appeal Rights:

  An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
  

  As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

  
  

  Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

  
  For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

  Equity Diversity and Inclusion Compliance

  The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities. 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

  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.

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  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 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 classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.