Veterinary Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location : Bucks County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-49152-51110
Department: Department of Agriculture
Division: AG Phila Prk Rctrk
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 51110
Position Number: 50410315
Union: FOP - Lodge #92
Bargaining Unit: G4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00043171
Bureau / Division: Parx Racetrack
Worksite Address: 3255 Richlieu Road
City: Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19020
Contact Name: Christine Adkins
Contact Email: chadkins@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a veterinary health professional interested in utilizing your skills and experience in the exciting world of horse racing? As a Domestic Animal Health Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, you will perform important work alongside Commission and Federal veterinarians to ensure that the rules, regulations, and policies of the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission are followed. The work you do will help ensure fairness and safety in animal-related activities. Bring your dedication to a career where your efforts make a real impact every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will support the safe and proper handling of animals in a variety of settings and help maintain confidence in animal health practices at Parx Racetrack. As a Domestic Animal Health Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Sample Collection: Collect blood and tissue samples from animals for testing and diagnostic needs
• Animal Handling: Handle animals safely using approved physical or chemical restraint methods
• Facility Inspection: Inspect locations where animals are kept or sold to confirm adherence to cleanliness and regulatory standards
• Regulation Compliance: Check for proper licensing, quarantine measures, and disease control practices
• Emergency Response: Assist in field efforts during animal health emergencies in cooperation with state and federal partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours subject to change based on racing schedule
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved Veterinary Medical Technology Training program and two (2) years of experience in the raising or handling of animals used for a variety of commercial purposes including food animals and farm animals; or
• A bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, or a closely related area with at least 16 credits in animal science; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid class C driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• This position requires current certification as a Poultry Technician or the ability to gain certification during the probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This position will require possession of a Commission Employee License once hired

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box below.
03
Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current certification as a Poultry Technician or the ability to gain certification during the probationary period?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you graduated from an approved Veterinary Medical Technology Training program?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of full-time work experience do you possess in the raising or handling of animals used for a variety of commercial purposes including food animals and farm animals?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much college coursework have you completed in Biology, Animal Science, Diary Science, Poultry Science or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• A conferred bachelor's degree or higher level degree
• Within 3 months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher level degree
• 120 credits or more
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

08
If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
09
How many college level credits have you completed in Animal Science?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• 16 credits or more
• 8 but less than 16 credits
• Less than 8 credits
• None

10
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activit...