Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $47,000 - $51,394 (DOE) 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

The Veterinary Technician is directly responsible for enforcement of Arizona Revised Statutes 5-105 (A) and Arizona Racing Commission rules and regulations to ensure that collection of samples from racehorses is performed properly and with integrity. The Veterinary Technician must possess written and oral communication skills sufficient to follow procedures within the test barn and lab facilities. This position establishes effective working relationships with others and must have experience working with horse.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

● Enforce Arizona statutes and regulations regarding horse racing and report any violations to State Veterinarian or Stewards.
● Follow best practices for test barn operations to ensure proper handling of test samples to maintain the chain of custody.
● Maintain chain of custody records.
● Package and ship samples securely to test laboratory and maintain lab area organization and cleanliness.
● Assist in collection of test samples (blood, urine and hair) from racehorses and assist state veterinarian with split sample processing.
● Assist the Racing, Gaming and Facilities Department with licensing, fingerprinting, off site OTB and LEWO checks, computer data purging, adapt to and respond to urgent needs of the Department promptly, organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet operational deadlines, complete compliance checks and gather and assess information to make informed interpretations necessary for daily Departmental duties.
● Keep veterinary exam records and gather injury risk information for pre-race horse inspections, assist with injury review meetings.
● Notify trainers when horses are placed on the veterinarian’s list.
● Respond to inquiries from trainers, owners and veterinarians regarding proper procedures for regulated activities including medical procedures that require observation.
● Execute other duties as assigned by the Department of Gaming, consistent with the scope of the major responsibilities and essential functions outlined above.

Knowledge of:

● Racing animal anatomy.
● Investigative techniques, procedures, and ability to prepare accurate records.
● How to handle and control excitable horse racing animals.
● Different breeds and racing equipment used in horse racing
● Computer hardware and software.
● Horse track operations
● Arizona racing commission rules and regulations and the applicable Arizona revised statutes governing horse racing.

Skills in:

● Proper handling of horse-racing animals.
● Identifying horses by registration certificates markings, tattoo, calyx, dimples and other characteristics.
● Observation and detecting violations of rules and regulations in Paddock area.
● Presenting a pleasant impression at all times in performing duties and conduct self in the courteous and temperate fashion.
● Organizing where priorities to accomplish multitude of activities.
● Developing reports.

Ability to:

● Work weekends dependent on Race Day schedule at any given racetrack within the State.
● Handle detailed work accurately and in a timely manner.
● Adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
● Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.
● Work as a team player within several divisions.
● Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.
● Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.
● Follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.

● Arizona Board of Veterinary Medicine Certified Veterinary Technician license.

● Arizona Board of Veterinary Medicine Certified Veterinary Technician license.
● Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
● All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

● The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

○ Sick leave
○ Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
○ Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
○ Health and dental insurance
○ Retirement plan
○ Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
○ Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@azgaming.govfor assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting (623) 955-9061 or emailing lcarrasco@azgaming.gov Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation