Description
The West Virginia Racing Commission is soliciting bids to establish an open-end master agreement contract for Veterinary Services for Mountaineer Casino Resort & Races. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to three successive one-year periods. The vendor will be responsible for providing veterinary services, including pre-race exams, live race card and veterinary reporting requirements, and vet list works. The vendor must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, and have at least five years of experience in racetrack veterinary experience.
• The vendor will be required to enforce West Virginia Thoroughbred Racing Rules as related to the Regulatory Veterinarian.
• The vendor will be responsible for pre-race exams, live race card duties, agency/state/national reporting requirements, and test-barn oversight.
• The vendor will assess the competitive fitness of racehorses by direct examination for health soundness and injuries.
• The vendor will oversee urine and/or blood sampling for chemical analysis.
• The vendor will determine when a horse is fit to be taken off the vet list.
• The vendor will treat any emergencies when necessary.
• The vendor will provide information to and serve as liaison among racing officials, other veterinarians, and state and federal officials.
• The vendor will maintain treatment and performance records and prepare reports upon request.
• The vendor will train and supervise veterinarian assistants.