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 Aug 13
Tasracing is seeking a Racing Regulatory Veterinarian to join our Tasracing Integrity Unit and play a key role in protecting animal welfare, racing integrity and public confidence across thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing.
2026 May 05
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.
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
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.
