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Veterinary Officer

Veterinary Officer

Working on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority to implement all veterinary aspects of racing from health and welfare to drug testing.

Average starting salary

Above National Minimum Wage

Average hours per week

40 Hours

Job availability

Low

Experience

Veterinary background needed

What you’ll do

Day-to-day tasks

You will be required to uphold the security of Racecourse Stable Yards
Safeguarding raceday integrity and racehorse welfare.

Who you’ll work with

Vets
Raceday Assistant
Stable Staff

Skills & Knowledge

Relevant Horseracing experience and highly competent in thoroughbred horse handling skills.
Team players, recognising the importance of a cohesive and responsive team.
Experience of working with sensitive and highly confidential information.

How to get into this role

Take a look at the different jobs roles available in this sector.

Career Progression

Take a look at the different jobs roles available in this sector.

Clerk of the Course

Low availability
You will have prior experience of working as part of a Grounds Team.
This role is responsible for the management of the racecourse and horses on a raceday.

Work Rider

High availability
Riding experience needed
Training is available to advance your riding skills for this role.

Stable Staff

High availability
No experience necessary
This role gives you the opportunity to work with horses and not have to ride.