Veterinarian
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
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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