Veterinarian Assistant (Seasonal)

Key attributes of the successful candidate(s):

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  Ability to stand for long periods of time

  
  
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  Ability to work in outdoor conditions

  
  
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  Ability to work well in a team environment

  
  
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  Excellent interpersonal and observational skills

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  
  
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material

  
  
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  Contribute actively to a work environment that embraces diversity

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

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

  
  

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

  
  

Knowledge and skills required:

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  Previous experience working with horses

  
  

Knowledge and skills preferred:

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  Previous experience in the MGC Racing Division or racetrack industry

  
  

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

The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept of Revenue (DOR).

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of G.L. chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering), and chapter 128A (horse racing). Under these laws, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor only license, the provision of in-person and digital sports wagering, and the live and simulcasting of horse racing in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and 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 protected by federal, state, or local law.