Blood Gas Testing Veterinarian; Seasonal

Overview

The Racing Division of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is hiring a Seasonal Blood Gas Testing Veterinarian for April through November. The role reports to the Chief Commission Veterinarian and involves maintaining Commission paperwork, supervising the testing area, and ensuring racing quality and integrity in the Commonwealth.

• Maintain relevant Commission paperwork.
• Collect pre‑race blood samples from race horses.
• Ensure each sample is properly sealed immediately in the presence of the testing assistant and the trainer’s representative.
• Ensure all samples are properly secured and documentation is complete and provides continuity of evidence.
• Monitor activities of occupational licensees for compliance with 205 CMR 3.00 or 4.00.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Commission Veterinarian.

• Able to contribute actively to a work environment that embraces diversity.
• Able to build constructive working relationships characterized by acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard.
• Able to earn trust, respect, and confidence through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism.
• Able to accept personal responsibility for quality and timeliness, and for meeting expectations.
• Able to seek opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission’s mission.

• Current licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine or willingness to become licensed prior to beginning work.
• Previous experience working with horses, preferably in a regulatory setting.

The Blood Gas Testing Veterinarian may be scheduled on an as‑needed basis depending on the schedule of live racing days at the assigned track. The position requires irregular hours, including weekends and holidays. The veterinarian will be compensated hourly for a minimum of five hours per day scheduled; compensation may be adjusted for actual hours worked if all tasks for the day are not completed.

The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police, including a full credit check, CORI, 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 Department of Revenue.

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 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 protected by federal, state, or local law.