Shakopee, MN – The Minnesota Racing Commission is accepting proposals for Assistant Commission Veterinarian positions for the live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse race meet at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota and the live Standardbred racing meet at Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus, Minnesota. Both meets will be held May 2021 through September 2021 and work for these positions is expected to begin in April 2021.

Assistant Commission Veterinarians perform pre-race examinations, medication testing, and various other regulatory veterinary duties. While under contract with the Minnesota Racing Commission, these veterinarians may not perform any private veterinary services on racehorses competing in Minnesota.

Prospective bidders can obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by sending a written request, by email, to Bob Schiewe, Deputy Director of the Minnesota Racing Commission, at bob.schiewe@state.mn.us.

Proposals may be submitted throughout calendar year 2021, but preference will be given to responses received by January 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. central time for the initial award of contract(s).