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Veterinarian

at Australian Industry Group
Published October 22, 2022
Expires November 6, 2022
Location Berwick, VIC, Australia
Category Industry positions  
Job Type Full-time  
Contact Name Nicole
Contact Phone 02 6233 0704

Description

The Veterinary Services team is key in upholding the integrity of the industry through ensuring transparent and fair conduct of racing and protecting greyhound welfare. Veterinarians are responsible for race meetings being conducted in accordance with the rules of Greyhound Racing and policies and guidelines for participants.

In this position you will ensure all greyhounds are fit to compete at the race meetings and appropriately cared for and working with the Integrity Operations team in conducting kennel visits to assess animal welfare concerns.

Position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Complete relevant activities as required by the race meeting Chair, including taking samples/swabs from greyhounds
  • Conduct random examination of greyhounds scratched on race day
  • Provide emergency care when required
  • Attend to incidents involving injury promptly to minimise any discomfort to the dog
  • Identify and report dog welfare concerns to the race day Chair
  • Assess nominated greyhounds to ensure they are in a fit state to compete
  • Assist the Integrity Operations team with conducting kennel visits to assess animal welfare concerns
  • Assist Investigative Stewards and race day panel Stewards in preparing reports and presenting evidence to Stewards’ Inquiries, VRT hearings, VCAT appeals, and other courts or regulatory bodies
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of educational materials for employees and industry participants
  • Provide on the job coaching in welfare and integrity matters to operational teams
  • Attend race meetings as rostered - the role requires flexible working with a combination of day, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts determined by the race meeting schedule.

 

Skills and Attributes:

  • Five + years of experience in veterinary practice
  • Degree in Veterinary Science (or equivalent)
  • Contemporary knowledge of animal welfare matters
  • Knowledge and understanding of greyhound or other animal racing (desirable)
  • Knowledge of animal swabbing and prohibited substance detection (desirable)
  • Registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (or eligibility)
  • Confidence to make and/or support and implement decisions even when it may be unpopular
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating difficult situations to achieve positive outcomes
  • The ability to travel intrastate with overnight stays.

To apply for this opportunity, click “APPLY” now and attach your MS word resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to the position. For a confidential discussion please call Nicole at Ai Group on 02 6233 0704.

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