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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00287303 |
Description Activated On: 3/13/2006 11:53:45 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Provides professional veterinary expertise in thoroughbred racetrack regulatory medicine and assists in the supervision of the Bleeder Medication Program and Test Barn activities. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. The following duties are performed at Penn National Race Course (a thoroughbred racetrack) and are shared with the other Commission veteterinarian employed there. Supervise test barn (post race detention barn) activities including the collection and processing of blood and urine samples and all related recordkeeping. Currently,this is 15 to 16 horses per race day. The Commission veterinarians are responsible for drawing blood samples and supervising all other test barn personnel. Supervise the normal pre-race activities and recordkeeping for horses that qualify for treatment with medication for respiratory bleeding (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) in accordance with the rules of racing. This currently consists of 60 to 100 horses per race day. Supervise two ful-time Commission employees permanently assigned to this activity. Supervise the activities of private veterinary practitioners as is pertinent in the administration of bleeder medication to qualified horses in accordance with the rules of racing. Conduct pre-race inspections on most of the ship-in horses, and maintain and supervise the records kept of this procedure. This presently includes 10 to 50 horses per race day. Resolve controversies that arise as to the qualifications of horses for bleeder medication. Supervise and maintain a current list of horses that qualify for bleeder medication. Be present in the paddock and at the finish line for each racing program in order to observe horses before, during and after racing. Maintain a list of horses that are deemed physically unfit to compete (veterinarians list) and all related recordkeeping. Observe horses that have exhibited respiratory bleeding or conduct (in collaboration with the Owner/Trainer's veterinary practitioner) an endoscopic examination of the upper respiratory system, if indicated, in order to qualify certain horses for the Bleeder Medication Program. Administer emergency treatment if a veterinary practitioner is not immediately available. Attend "scratch time" and examine horses that are "stuck" for veterinary reasons if requested by the Stewards. Attend meetings and hearings when requested by the Stewards or Commission. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. On a daily basis, the Commission veterinarian must make decisions covering a wide range of responsibilties including (but not limited to): Application of the rules of racing, Commission policies and protocols to a variety of regulatory problems. The physical fitness of horses prior to, after, and between races. The disposition of medical cases of injury or disease. All personnel matters are normally referred to the Chief Commission veterinarian. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Commission Employee License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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