The International Group of Specialist Regulatory Veterinarians (IGSRV) is an association that unites regulatory racing veterinarians worldwide. The group was founded in 1985 and has played a major role in promoting the welfare and integrity of horse racing; advises authorities worldwide.
The IGSRV in association with the Association of Official Racing Chemists (AORC) organises a biennial International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians.
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Act as an official association of veterinarians with an interest in horse racing regulatory matters.
To organize meetings of the International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians (ICRAV)
To promote veterinary science in the rules of racing of the respective regulatory authorities of member countries.
To promote research, knowledge on health and welfare, diseases, pharmacology and drug metabolism of race horses.
2026 Jan 20
This role provides expert oversight of raceday veterinary operations, equine anti-doping programs, disease control and international horse movements, and supports evidence-based welfare outcomes.
2025 Oct 21
Position available as a Regulatory Veterinarian with Harness Racing NSW
2025 Sep 20
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as Head of Thoroughbred Welfare.
2025 Sep 17
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is inviting applications for a Regulatory Veterinarian position
2025 Aug 18
Racing Victoria (RV) is seeking a dedicated Regulatory Veterinarian to join our Veterinary Services Team in a full-time capacity
2025 Jun 13
The Virginia Racing Commission is looking to expand veterinary services for the Colonial Downs Summer 2025 meet.
2025 May 27
The meeting will focus on the role of science in finding solutions for issues that threaten the safety and welfare of the Thoroughbred racehorse.
2025 May 05
The Organising Committee is pleased to announce that early-bird registrations will open for the 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts & Veterinarians (ICRAV) on Monday 12 May 2025.
2025 May 05
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) RegVet CE 2025 Webinar Series continues and registration remains open. IGSRV members get a $100 discount!
2025 May 05
An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, New Jersey Racing Commission, for an Equine Medical Director and 3 more vets
2025 May 05
This position provides professional veterinary expertise in thoroughbred and/or standardbred racetrack regulatory medicine and supervises the Bleeder Medication Program and test barn activities.
2025 Feb 06
The Irish Horseracing Board has a position available for an Authorised Veterinary Assistant and invite interested parties to apply.
2025 Jan 27
This exciting new conference will focus on the role of science in finding solutions to issues that threaten the safety and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses.
2024 Dec 17
2024 Dec 17
Applications are invited for the position of Official Veterinarian & Welfare Officer in the metropolitan Sydney Region.
2024 Dec 17
The NHA invite applications for a Veterinary Surgeon that will be based at the Head Office in Johannesburg in the Central Province of South Africa
2024 Dec 16
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium’s annual LIVE In-Personveterinary continuing education event will return March 10 – 11, 2025 at Turfway Park, in Florence, KY.
2024 Nov 15
We have a rare opportunity for a Regulatory Veterinarian – Raceday to join RV in a maximum term part-time capacity until July 2025 reporting to the General Manager – Veterinary Services.
2024 Nov 11
The University of Guelph’s Equine Management students are proud to host the 9th Annual Equine Industry Symposium, a two-night virtual event made possible through Ontario Equestrian’s Zoom platform, taking place on November 19th and 20th, 2024.
2024 Nov 02
The BHA has an opening for an equine veterinary surgeon dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of horse racing and promoting the highest standards of welfare of the racing Thoroughbred.
2024 Jul 01
The Emirates Racing Authority based at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai has an opening for a Regulatory Veterinarian on a seasonal basis to cover the Thoroughbred and Arabian horse racing within the Emirates from October 2024 to April 2025.
2024 Jun 26
The BHA is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated veterinary surgeon to join the existing team of friendly and supportive Veterinary Officers in Surrey (south East)
2024 Jun 26
The British Horseracing Authority is the single governing and regulatory body for British Horseracing which ensures the continuing integrity and successful development of the sport. It is the BHA’s role to act for and on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse. […]
2024 Jun 26
12 September 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 14 September 2024 @ 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting and educational workshop where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of racehorse necropsy. This hands-on event is designed for veterinarians, veterinary students, and equine enthusiasts who are eager to learn about the intricate details of racehorse anatomy, […]
2024 May 21
Applications are invited for the position of Official Veterinarian & Welfare Officer in the metropolitan Sydney Region.
2024 Apr 30
Applicants are invited to apply for the full-time position of Regulatory Veterinarian at QREC based in Doha, Qatar. The position reports to the Head Regulatory Veterinarian and the Chief Steward.
2024 Feb 13
The 40th ARC Business Programme will be held from Wednesday, 28 August to Friday, 30 August 2024. It will comprise a series of engaging and thought-provoking plenary sessions that aim to address key challenges and opportunities for the long-term sustainability of our sport, ranging from the latest racing, breeding and wagering trends, to racing in […]
2024 Jan 23
Applications are invited for the position of Industry Regulatory Veterinarian based in Adelaide that will be responsible for providing high level scientific and clinical veterinary expertise to safeguard the welfare of Thoroughbred horses and the integrity of the South Australian thoroughbred racing industry.
2023 Dec 18
On behalf of the Organising Committee for the 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians (ICRAV) to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 15 -22 February 2026, welcome to the official website.
2023 Oct 18
Safeguard the health, welfare, integrity, safety, and biosecurity of Thoroughbred racehorses in Southern Africa through the enforcement and implementation of regulatory policies in accordance with the Constitution and Rules of the NHA
2023 Sep 18
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for horseracing in Ireland, responsible for the integrity and reputation of Irish racing and the licensing of its participants on an all-island basis.
2023 Sep 13
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that registration is now open for its webinar on the role of behaviour change in equine welfare planned for 24 October 2023
2023 Sep 08
Post available for a Director of Veterinary Services at the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA)
2023 Sep 08
Position available for a Equine Safety & Integrity Veterinarian at Churchill Downs USA
2023 May 21
HISA seeks a Compliance Veterinarian who can support the Director of Equine Safety and Welfare to help ensure HISA’s critical veterinary initiatives are successful
2023 Apr 12
Position Filled. …..By joining the Racing Division which drives Hong Kong as one of the leading horse racing jurisdictions, you will become part of the world-renowned team in uplifting the professional standards of horse racing.
2023 Mar 27
The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) is inviting applications for a Regulatory Officer, responsible for regulatory, integrity and equine welfare leadership of the Equine Industry in Qatar.
2023 Mar 27
The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) is inviting applications for a Head Regulatory Officer, responsible for regulatory, integrity and equine welfare leadership of the Equine Industry in Qatar.
2023 Mar 08
The RMTC is soliciting proposals from qualified researchers for focussed research projects in 2023
2023 Mar 08
The PowerPoint presentations and video replays from the seventh International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) are now available on the IFAR website.
2023 Jan 23
Each role provides expert advice and services to the Commission and the industry to ensure veterinary and animal care services including sample collection, are delivered in accordance with the Rules of Racing.
2023 Jan 17
The two-day Veterinary Workshop will allow delegates to update their knowledge and skills in the area of equine kinematics and lameness assessment
2023 Jan 11
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium’s annual in-person veterinary continuing education event will return March 13 – 14, 2023 at Gulfstream Park in Hallendale Beach, FL
2022 Dec 02
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) has announced the program for its seventh conference, which will take place in conjunction with the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), organized by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF).
2022 Nov 01
Position available for a Director of Equine Medical Resources with the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit
2022 Oct 26
The seventh International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be held in conjunction with the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), which is scheduled to take place 14-19 February 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.
2022 Oct 13
The HIWU Testing Operations Manager is a key contributor to the strategic operations of the HIWU Testing Program, a division of Drug Free Sport International.
2022 Sep 17
The 23rd ICRAV will be held from 17 to 24 September 2023 in Hong Kong, China…..
2022 Sep 07
This course also covers the RCVS advice regarding expert witnesses and how to prepare an investigative visit, collect evidence, handle notes, and prepare statements.
2022 Jul 14
Position available for a new Deputy Head of Veterinary Operations with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board…
2022 Jul 06
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Services manager to join the RV team. Reporting to the GM of Veterinary Services, the primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the end-to-end management of Veterinary Services
2022 Jul 04
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission invites applications for the role of a Chief Veterinary Officer. The Chief Veterinary Officer is a key leadership role within the Commission.
2022 Jul 04
Racing Victoria is looking for a suitably qualified General Manager in Equine Welfare.The General Manager – Equine Welfare is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the sport through ….
2022 Jun 26
ICEEP 11 will be held in Uppsala, Sweden, Sunday June 26 to Friday July 1, 2022.
2022 Jun 22
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that it will host the 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit on June 22, 2022, at Keeneland.
2022 Apr 11
The 2022 annual conference of the ARCI will focus on issues and details surrounding implementation of the US Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
2022 Apr 11
RegVet CE is an educational conference for regulatory and official racetrack veterinarians, presented by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC)…..
2022 Apr 05
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that it will be hosting its sixth forum as a series of two virtual webinars in April.
2021 Dec 20
Applications are invited for the position of Industry Regulatory Veterinarian based in Adelaide. The position reports to the General Manager Integrity/Chairman of Stewards …
2021 Dec 08
Working in the senior veterinary team, with responsibility for office and field-based professionals, the Senior Veterinary Officer will …
2021 Dec 08
The National Horseracing Authority in South Africa is inviting applications for a regional regulatory veterinary surgeon in Kwa-Zulu Natal ….
2020 Sep 15
Applications are invited for the position of Official Veterinarian based in Sydney…
2020 Jul 17
The BHA is looking for a Director of Equine Health and Welfare…..
2019 Dec 21
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the Regulatory Body for…
2019 Nov 21
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full…
2019 Nov 21
Southern California Race Track is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full time…
2019 Nov 08
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated…
2019 Jun 27
Racing Victoria (RV) is one of Australia’s leading sporting…
2019 Jun 14
The BHA wishes to appoint an external consultant to assist with the development…
2019 Jun 13
British Equine Veterinary Association Congress is a unique opportunity to…
2019 Mar 12
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and…
2018 Jul 31
The Emirates Racing Authority is seeking a highly motivated equine….
2018 Jul 16
We are looking for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified…
2018 Apr 09
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is searching for a candidate…
2018 Apr 09
The Louisiana Racing Commission is now hiring a regulatory…
2018 Feb 22
Racing NSW is inviting applications for the position of Chief Veterinary…
2018 Feb 21
We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident – Official Racing…
2018 Jan 04
The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS)…
2017 Dec 16
The NSW Government is seeking to appoint a Chief Veterinary Officer…
2017 May 19
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is invitaing application for a position of Equine…
The IGSRV produces a newsletter for members twice yearly with information and reports and contributions from the Executive Committee.
Proceedings from the International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians are published every two years after each conference.
Here you will find resources that can be used for training and continual professional development of regulatory race track veterinarians.
Check out job opportunities that are available for regulatory veterinarians worldwide
The housing, feeding and training of racehorses should be compatible with good horsemanship and must not compromise their welfare. Any practices which cause physical or mental suffering, whether in stables, training or racing, should not be tolerated.
Learn MoreThe IGSRV place the horse first and promote the welfare of horses in racing; promote the integrity of horse racing; advise racing administrators on the control of diseases in horses; act with AORC to promote the control of drugs in race horses; organize meetings and an international conference in association with AORC; promote veterinary science in the rules governing horse racing; and promote research on equine diseases and drug metabolism that are important to horse racing.
