The Racing Division of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire seasonal Veterinary Assistants. Reporting to the Test Barn Coordinator, this position provides seasonal services at licensed racetrack facilities within the Commonwealth and related duties as assigned. The anticipated dates of service are April through November 2024.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

AssistingtheMGC veterinaryand administrativestaff at the Commonwealth’s licensed racetrack facilities (PlainridgePark).

Maintainingthe test barn areaina clean and professional manner

Collectingurine for post-race testing of racehorses, and following appropriate chain of custody procedures.

The Racing Division of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire seasonal Veterinary Assistants. Reporting to the Test Barn Coordinator, this position provides seasonal services at licensed racetrack facilities within the Commonwealth and related duties as assigned. The anticipated dates of service are April through November 2024.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

AssistingtheMGC veterinaryand administrativestaff at the Commonwealth’s licensed racetrack facilities (PlainridgePark).

Maintainingthe test barn areaina clean and professional manner

Collectingurine for post-race testing of racehorses, and following appropriate chain of custody procedures.

Key attributes of the successful candidate(s):

Ability tostand for long periods of time

Ability to work in outdoor conditions

Ability towork well in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal and observational skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material

Contribute actively to a work environment that embraces diversity

Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard

Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers andcustomer, through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism

Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations

Knowledge and skills required:

Previous experience working with horses

Knowledge and skillspreferred:

Previous experience in theMGC Racing Division orracetrack industry

Typical schedule is five hours per day, 1-4 days per week.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and finger printing.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011).Under thelaw, the Commissionis tasked with establishinga regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing,taxation,and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of theMassachusetts Gaming Commissionand the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protectedby federal, state, or local law.

Key attributes of the successful candidate(s):

Ability tostand for long periods of time

Ability to work in outdoor conditions

Ability towork well in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal and observational skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material

Contribute actively to a work environment that embraces diversity

Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard

Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers andcustomer, through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism

Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations

Knowledge and skills required:

Previous experience working with horses

Knowledge and skillspreferred:

Previous experience in theMGC Racing Division orracetrack industry

Typical schedule is five hours per day, 1-4 days per week.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and finger printing.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011).Under thelaw, the Commissionis tasked with establishinga regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing,taxation,and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of theMassachusetts Gaming Commissionand the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protectedby federal, state, or local law.