Track Vet -1

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

The track veterinarian, is employed by the racing association and serves as a professional advisor and a consultant to the racing association and its operational staff at the track. An important duty for the  veterinarian is the pre-race inspection of all horses scheduled to race.  This inspection is performed to determine, in the veterinarian’s professional opinion, whether a horse is able to compete

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(These function are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Delivers superior internal and external guest service the Boyd Gaming Way by ensuring every interaction includes our Six Core Service Standards (Look sharp, smile and greet the guest; Be friendly, polite and use courteous language; Provide especially timely and knowledgeable service and then some; Always find solutions to guests’ problems; Use the guest’s name when appropriate; Thank the guest and invite him or her back.); and work harmoniously with fellow team members.
• Examines all horses before they enter their first race (at the meet) to determine their soundness and fitness for racing. (The Racing Vet may prohibit any horse he or she considers "unfit" from racing until such time as the horse gains a good condition.)
• Besides assisting the State Vet in covering "morning rounds," the Racing Vet accompanies the horses all the way from the paddock through the parade to the starting gate, reporting to the stewards any horse in questionable physical condition.
• Follows and observes (from track vehicle) the racing horses, and examines any mounts which appear to be in physical distress after the race. (The Racing Vet has the authority to have a horse placed on the Vets List, and is expected to recommend to the stewards the placement of horses on the Stewards List.)
• Administers emergency treatment to racing horses in the event of an accident or injury. This vet has the authority to humanely destroy - on the spot - any animal which is, in his or her opinion, injured beyond repair.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

• Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.