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Equestrian-Racing Veterinarian (Conghua Racecourse)
Mid Level
Hong Kong
in office
Contract
Job description
About the Role
The job holder is responsible for delivering high-quality veterinary clinical services to racehorses, retired racehorses, Club-owned horses, and equestrian horses across Conghua Racecourse, Conghua Equine Transfer Station, and occasionally Hong Kong racecourse facilities. The role ensures optimal horse health, performance readiness, welfare, and regulatory compliance while supporting racing integrity, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement within the veterinary department. The position sits within the Racing Division, which manages Hong Kong's world-class horse racing across the full value chain from importation and training to racedays, equestrian, welfare, integrity, and international engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive veterinary clinical services, including examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and follow-ups, for racehorses, retired racehorses, Club-owned horses, and equestrian horses at Conghua Racecourse (CRC), Conghua Equine Transfer Station (CETS)
- And occasionally Hong Kong racecourse facilities; implement Club health policies; maintain high clinical standards; maintain accurate and timely clinical records in the Veterinary Management Information System; and participate in disease surveillance, biosecurity management
- And infectious disease response.
- Collaborate with trainers, stable staff, and fellow veterinarians, offering clear communication and professional advice; advise owners and trainers on treatments, insurance, pre-import evaluations, and retirement decisions; and perform insurance examinations and assist with documentation reviews.
- Support emergency cases, trackwork coverage, raceday veterinary duties, and horse transport incidents
- Provide rapid professional first aid during track incidents
- Collect post-race blood samples for prohibited substance testing
- And conduct postmortem examinations to support injury prevention strategies.
- Manage horse retirement assessments; contribute to aftercare and rehabilitation programmes; and identify and address factors affecting horse health and welfare.
- Adhere to protocols for medication handling, prohibited substances, and drug withdrawal guidelines
- Report all relevant clinical findings impacting horse safety or racing integrity
- Ensure compliance with PRC and Hong Kong regulations and Club and DVCS security procedures
- Follow SOPs
- And safeguard departmental property.
- Stay current with equine veterinary science
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A primary degree in Veterinary Science from a university recognised by the Board of Veterinary Surgeons of Hong Kong, together with relevant postgraduate qualifications and proven experience in Thoroughbred racehorse veterinary practice.
- A minimum of 3 years in equine clinical practice relevant to race track practice.
- Competence in the examination of racehorses, the diagnosis and management of all common injuries and illnesses affecting racehorses, and performing all routine clinical procedures on Thoroughbred racehorses.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.
- A passion for working with equine athletes in equine racetrack practice.
Preferred Skills
- Fluency in Mandarin is an advantage but not essential.
- Fluency in Cantonese is an advantage but not essential.
Workplace
- Conghua Racecourse (CRC)
- Conghua Equine Transfer Station (CETS)
- Hong Kong racecourse facilities (occasionally)
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive benefits package
- Dynamic working environment
- Development opportunities
The Application Process
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