About us

Racing Victoria (RV) is one of Australia’s leading sporting organisations, and the independent governing body of thoroughbred racing in Victoria. We develop, promote and manage the conduct of the racing of thoroughbred horses in Victoria to safeguard its integrity.

The veterinary services department have a rare and exciting role available as a Veterinary Nurse to work on a casual basis to provide services at race meetings, official trials, the Werribee International Horse Centre (WIHC) and non-raceday activities.

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Proactively contribute to ideas that improve work and performance;
• Monitor the equine welfare of thoroughbred horses when acting in a capacity for RV;
• Assist veterinarians in the clinical examination of horses (including endoscopy) and the provision of first aid;
• Provide administrative assistance;
• Assist and facilitate the conduct of RVs Anti-Doping Program;
• Attend race meetings, trials, jump outs, out-of-competition testing, stable inspections, WIHC and pre-race veterinary inspections; and
• Assist the Biosecurity Manager.

About You:

You will thrive in a fast paced and hands on environment. Some of the skills and experience you will have include:

• Certificate IV in veterinary nursing
• experience as a veterinary nurse working with horses.
• A strong interest and passion for equine welfare.
• Competency in handling horses in all circumstances.
• Capacity to work autonomously and unsupervised to deliver objectives.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a valid Victorian driver’s licence.
• Basic understanding of horse health and welfare issues
• Knowledge of sample collection and processing procedures and endoscopic examinations is desirable.

If there are areas that you are unable to ‘tick’ in the above, we would still like to hear from you. As part of your cover letter outline how you might address some of the gaps.

At Racing Victoria our vision is “Racing for All” and we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment for our team.

How do I apply?

If this sounds like you; please apply using the form below. Applications close 27 September 2021

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