VETERINARY MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER

Veterinary Medical Field Officer (Meadows Racetrack)

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Veterinary Medical Field Officer (Meadows Racetrack)

Salary

$43.25 - $65.76 Hourly

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-82393-53220

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Medws Rctrk

Opening Date

04/29/2024

Closing Date

5/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

53220

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00043186

Bureau / Division

Meadows Racetrack

Worksite Address

200 Racetrack Road

City

Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15347

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a USDA accredited State Board Licensed Veterinarian with one year of practice? The Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates to fill the Veterinary Medical Field Officer at the Meadows Racetrack in Washington County. This role will involve managing and supervising medical procedures related to thoroughbred and/or standardbred racing activities. If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of our team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In your role, you will oversee medical procedures related to thoroughbred or standardbred racing. Your responsibilities will include supervising the bleeder medication program and test barn activities, as well as providing regulatory veterinary expertise at racetracks. Additionally, you will be responsible for administering programs under the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services. This will involve ensuring compliance with laws and regulations mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in order to effectively monitor and control animal diseases in the region. Your expertise and supervision will play a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of animals involved in racing activities. By upholding regulatory standards and implementing necessary programs, you will contribute to the overall well-being of the animals and the integrity of the racing industry.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50371204) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment.

+ Work hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday- Saturday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ This is a vendor-controlled position, meaning work schedules are subject to change based on the racing schedule.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.

Special Requirement:

+ Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.

Other Requirements:

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaived for this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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Do you possess a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by the state board of veterinary examiners?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please submit your USDA accreditation number and expiration date.

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Do you possess one or more years of full-time farm animal and/or poultry experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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