Locum Veterinary Surgeon

It supports the Club's vision through effective team collaboration and resource management. The position sits within the Racing Division, which manages all aspects of Hong Kong's world-class horse racing, covering the full value chain from importation and training to racedays, equestrian, welfare, integrity, and international engagement. The role operates across Shatin and Conghua racecourses and contributes to race-day and clinical veterinary services.

• Provide comprehensive veterinary services for racehorses, including diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and emergency response across Shatin and Conghua racecourses.
• Deliver specialist surgical support and expert consultation on complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, racing integrity standards, and biosecurity protocols.
• Support horse health monitoring, pre-race examinations, and injury and disease prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with trainers, owners, and internal stakeholders through clear communication and professional reporting.
• Contribute to race-day veterinary services, incident management, and post-mortem investigations.
• Stay current with advances in equine veterinary science and drive continuous improvement in clinical practices.
• Support horse import and export processes, insurance evaluations, and international racing activities.

• A primary degree in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine is essential.
• Post-graduate training or qualification in equine surgery, sports medicine, diagnostic imaging or another relevant discipline.
• Experience in the practice of quality equine racetrack medicine: routine veterinary care, prevention, diagnosis, and management of veterinary conditions in Thoroughbred racehorses.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary aspects of the Thoroughbred racing industry.
• A trained and qualified specialist equine surgeon.
• Sufficient experience in equine clinical practice.
• Clinical experience and confidence in dealing with Thoroughbred racehorses and trainers.
• Passion for Thoroughbred flat racing, working with equine athletes, and equine medicine.

• A strong interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation is desirable.
• Preferably registrable with the Veterinary Surgeons' Board in Hong Kong.

• Shatin and Conghua racecourses.

• Benefits package.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Development opportunities.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club founded in 1884 that acts continuously for the betterment of society. It operates a unique integrated business model comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.