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TENTATIVE

 

                                                                                              Occ. Code 1203300

 

CHIEF VETERINARIAN, M-8

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

 

            This title is a one-position class responsible for the overall coordination, review, oversight, regulatory reform, research, education, and communication in relation to the health and safety of horses and riders in the New York State Racing Industry.       

 

This position is classified at the New York State Gaming Commission (Commission).

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

CHIEF VETERINARIAN: one position class; under the direction of the Commission Chair, the position manages all facets of equine health, safety, and welfare at New York State racetracks and advises Commission members and staff on related issues.  The position also develops and implements equine drug policy, and administratively supervises positions of Supervising Racing Veterinarian. 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

 

·       Develops, communicates, and enforces medication policies in consultation with the Commission.

 

·       Directs the evaluation of the safety and condition of racetrack facilities and surfaces.

 

·       Administratively supervises all on-track regulatory veterinarians.

 

·       Administratively supervises and evaluates the State Equine Drug Testing Program laboratory including equine testing procedures.

 

·       Oversees compliance with all regulatory veterinary protocols including infectious disease control and quarantine procedures.

 

·       Oversees and analyzes the incident reporting system and equine necropsy program, and coordinates additional data collection as needed to enhance equine health and safety.

 

·       Directs ongoing education regarding research findings relevant to enhancing equine health and safety, and communication of best practices to all segments of the racing community and public.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Non-Competitive: A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and/or Veterinary Medical Doctor with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in equine sports medicine, and  license  to practice veterinary medicine in the State of New York.

 

 

Date:  7/15

 

 

 

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.