OPS VETERINARIAN - 41509016

Requisition No: 848776 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: OPS VETERINARIAN - 41509016

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 41509016 

Salary:  $46 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2025 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

OPS Veterinarian

Hiring Salary: $46.00 Hourly

Position Number: 41509016

***Open Competitive***

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of 198 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

This position regularly works in a barn with horses during the racing season, relating to the detention and handling of racehorses at licensed racetrack facilities within the State of Florida. The duties are as follows:

• Collects specimen samples (blood) from racing animals following strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure evidential integrity of test results and serves as an expert witness during administrative hearings regarding results containing impermissible medications.
• Observes the overall health of the horses and recommends to the Stewards the scratching of any horse considered to be unsound or unfit to race, or that a “special” urine and/or blood sample be collected from any horse suspected of not performing according to form.
• Reports directly to the Veterinarian Manager but is required to work closely with the detention barn supervisor and various FGCC staff.
• Comfortable working in a barn/stable environment, including the ability to walk on various surfaces, such as dirt, shavings, or straw for several hours; must be able to perform work in inclement weather conditions; and must be able to work afternoons, evenings, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and consistently apply all related Florida Statutes, and FGCC, HISA and HIWU policies, procedures, and operating protocols, as applicable;
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under stressful conditions; multitask, prioritize, and manage time proficiently;
• Ability to recognize important characteristics of animal behavior (e.g., able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior);
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, as well as draft various correspondence and/or statements providing evidence, if necessary;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, other veterinary practitioners, and industry participants, as may be appropriate;
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, work well under pressure, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; consistently comply with all employer safety, security and chain-of-custody protocols; and
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed; irregular shifts; occasional evenings and/or nights; and overtime on short notice as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year relevant experience.
• Current State of Florida license in veterinary medicine in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications, not required:

• Experience with thoroughbred racehorses, other breeds of horses, or other large animals.
• Experience and/or training; or a combination of extensive education and experience in the Florida regulated thoroughbred industry or a similar jurisdiction.
• Experience in racing regulation, the rules of racing, and/or an anti-doping organization.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Hallandale, Florida at the State Detention Barn at Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

• This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position. This position does not accrue leave and is not paid for holidays. OPS employees are required to participate in the Florida FICA Alternative Plan and are automatically enrolled. The Florida FICA Alternative Plan affords OPS employees an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement.

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for the positions. RESPONSES TO QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN THE CANDIDATE PROFILE (Duties and Responsibilities). Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.***

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.