Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCRFP-2026-On-CallVetsOsoyoos
Seasonal On-Call Veterinarian Services for Desert Park Raceway
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
BCRFP-2026-On-CallVetsOsoyoos
NAICS
541940
This opportunity involves the procurement of seasonal on-call veterinarian services for Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos by the Independent Gambling Control Office. - Government Buyer: - Independent Gambling Control Office - Scope of Services: - Seasonal on-call veterinarian services for horse racing events - Veterinarians will act as Official Veterinarian when the regular Official Veterinarian is unavailable - Duties include: - Conducting veterinary inspections of horses - Placing horses on the Veterinarian list - Observing and removing horses as needed - Attending to horses in distress during races, including performing euthanasia if required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers; this is a service-based procurement - Focus is on qualified veterinary professionals able to provide on-call coverage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to provide on-call coverage during horse racing events - Must perform all official veterinarian duties as required by the raceway - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services requirement - Contract Duration: - Estimated at 31 months
Description
Seasonal On-call Veterinarians are required to perform the duties of Official Veterinarian at Desert Park Raceway, Osoyoos when the Official Veterinarian is not available. Duties include conducting veterinary inspections of horses, placing horses on the Veterinarian list, observing horses to be removed, and attending to any horses in distress during a race, including euthanasia of severely injured horses. The contract duration is estimated to be 31 months. The procurement is managed by the Independent Gambling Control Office.