VETERINARIAN - PART-TIME

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Observes greyhounds prior to and after each race; conducts research; evaluates dog handling procedures; consults with Commissioners on policies and informs Commissioners of new procedures; inspects kennels for sanitation conditions and conformance to Commission rules; documents findings on any unacceptable or problem situation and reports situations to Commissioners; submits written reports on positive test results; instructs and supervises Veterinarian Assistants in collecting samples; insures that all samples are properly identified with type of examination noted; confers and consults with laboratory officials concerning testing problems and procedures; analyzes positive results; verifies laboratory charges; approves bills for equipment and laboratory charges prior to presentation to Commission for payments; consults and confers with greyhound owners and trainers; notifies proper person of any sick dog; examines dogs and diagnoses illnesses and conditions; recommends treatment and prevention measures; explains Commission policies, procedures and acceptable practices to owners and trainers; examines dogs for ear-tattoo positive identification; records and evaluates dogs' performance, race record, order of finish and betting statistics; records data for computer compilation; files official recordings and documentation daily; verifies and files daily specimen reports monthly; files positive sample reports; verifies correctness of the daily record sheets by checking the laboratory reports; verifies that the daily report matches the official ledger and the computer sheet; answers questions from Commissioners, owners, trainers, laboratory officials and other parties; signs purchase orders and invoices; performs related work as required.