Veterinarian Division of Racing Events

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Are you a veterinarian passionate about equine welfare sports integrity and public service The Colorado Division of Racing is seeking aState Regulatory Veterinarianto serve as a pivotal leader in our mission to ensure the safety health and fairness of the racing industry.

In this role you will lead a dedicated team and influence the rules and regulations that define animal welfare in our state.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct critical pre-race inspections to ensure every starter is fit to compete. You hold the authority to scratch horses for medical or safety concerns placing animal health above all else.

• Provide expert medical care in critical moments on the track.

• Partner with the State Veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture to monitor and control communicable equine diseases.

• Oversee the Divisions sophisticated laboratory testing program including urine blood and hair collection.

• Collaborate with Colorado State University on theRacehorse Postmortem Evaluation Project contributing to vital industry research.

• Serve as the gold standard lead for sample integrity and drug screening protocols.

• Mentor and manage the Test Barn staff coordinating schedules and procedures to ensure a high-functioning secure environment.

• Assist in drafting the rules and guidelines that govern medication usage and veterinary practices under the Colorado Racing Act.

• Represent the Divisions expertise in administrative hearings and legal proceedings.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to the integrity of Colorados sporting traditions and the protection of its equine athletes.

• Make a meaningful impact by serving as the states primary advocate for animal welfare ensuring every race is conducted with the highest ethical and safety standards.

• Grow your career in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

• This is an exempt onsite position where you will balance your time between the Division of Racing office at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300 Lakewood CO 80401 and the Divisions Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave Aurora CO 80016.

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 possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License. For out of state applicantsthe ability to obtain a Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of offer
• 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.

• Advanced knowledge of equine and large-animal medicine with a specialized focus on the unique physiological and health needs of racehorses or elite high-performance sporthorses.

• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex state statutes (such as the Colorado Racing Act) to ensure unwavering compliance with veterinary ethics and administrative policy.

• Outstanding clinical decision-making skills with the ability to act decisively under pressureespecially when making high-stakes scratch recommendations or providing emergency trackside care.

• A deep-seated commitment to animal welfare evidenced by a career-long dedication to the ethical treatment and well-being of equine athletes.

• A comprehensive understanding of the operational risks safety protocols and nuances of the horse racing industry.

• Experience providing expert opinions on the suitability of medical staff specialized equipment and diagnostic testing protocols.

• High level of flexibility in managing non-routine tasks from setting long-term policy goals to performing real-time forensic analysis.

• Professional fluency in both Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite for digital record-keeping and data management.

• Sophisticated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to testify as a subject matter expert

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.

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 and 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.

Appeal Rights:

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.

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.