From veterinary services to drug testing and immunological research, there are many ways to use your scientific talents in the world of horseracing. Click on a role to find out more.

Veterinary Officer
Veterinary Technician
Scientist - Research and Development
Scientist - Operations

Veterinary Officer

The Job: You’ll work on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority, to implement all veterinary aspects of the rules of racing. Whether you’re checking the health of thoroughbred horses or testing for drug abuse, you’ll promote horse welfare and help upkeep the integrity of racing.

The Person: You'll need to be professional, calm under pressure and diplomatic in delicate situations

The Entry Requirements: You’ll need to be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon specialising in equine veterinary care.

The Benefits: In addition to a salary appropriate to the job, you’ll get 5 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays).Other perks include a pension with a 10% company contribution (after a 3 month qualifying period), Life Assurance, Permanent Health Insurance and Private health care.

Find out more: Write to the Head of HR, British Horseracing Authority, 151 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AL, or email recruitment@britishhorseracing.com

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Veterinary Technician

The Job: Working for the British Horseracing Authority, the regulatory body that upholds the integrity of racing, you’ll help the Veterinary Officer with pre-race examinations. Whether you’re helping take and seal samples in accordance with all official procedures, keeping records, or ensuring high standards of hygiene control, you’ll be invaluable.

The Person: You should be a methodical, bright person who can follow strictly controlled procedures whilst prioritising work sensibly. You’re dextrous, you’re very good with horses and you also have the temperament to deal courteously but effectively with owners and trainers.

The Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications are required, but you will need to have plenty of experience of working with and handling horses.

The Benefits: In addition to a salary appropriate to the job, you’ll get 5 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays).Other perks include a pension with a 10% company contribution (after a 3 month qualifying period), Life Assurance, Permanent Health Insurance and Private health care.

Find out more: Write to the Head of HR, British Horseracing Authority, 151 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AL, or email recruitment@britishhorseracing.com

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Scientist - Research and Development

The Job: This role will see you working in the world-class Horseracing Forensic Laboratory. The Research Department works closely with Operations, developing ground-breaking new techniques for drug detection and confirmatory analysis. You can join undertaking research project work in one of four areas: Method Development, Drug Research, Drug Metabolism and Immunological Methods. In addition, you’ll help integrate new R&D developments into the Operations environment, write reports on your findings and keep right up-to-date with current scientific methods.

The Person: An innovative, creative thinker, you have the enthusiasm and drive to constantly break new ground. What’s more, you’re an organised person who thrives on teamwork and can communicate new ideas clearly.

The Entry Requirements: Degree or equivalent in chemistry or related subject, or experience to an equivalent level, coupled with strong IT literacy skills.

The Benefits: Salary dependent on job role.

Find out more: Write to Human Resources Officer, Horseracing Forensic Laboratory, Newmarket Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridge, CB7 5WW, or click here to visit their website.

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Scientist - Operations

The Job: Working in the world-class Horseracing Forensic Laboratory, you’ll deliver a superlative drug screening service from the Operations Department. Reviewing and interpreting the data you get from the automated analytical equipment will be a major part of your role, after you’ve undergone an initial training period. There could well be opportunities to specialise in certain techniques, and to work on one-off R&D projects that support the Operations Department.

The Person: An innovative, creative thinker, you have the enthusiasm and drive to constantly break new ground. What’s more, you’re an organised person who thrives on teamwork and can communicate new ideas clearly.

The Entry Requirements: Degree or equivalent in chemistry or related subject, or experience to an equivalent level, coupled with strong IT literacy skills.

The Benefits: Salary dependent on job role.

Find out more: Write to Human Resources Officer, Horseracing Forensic Laboratory, Newmarket Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridge, CB7 5WW or click here to visit their website.

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