Cattle Health Tech

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On horseback, ride through pens, inspect cattle, and make decisions about pulling animals to be hospitalized


• Move cattle for shipment or treatment


• Gather and move strays back to appropriate pens


• Diagnose, treat, and record cattle health instances according to established protocols from consulting veterinarian


• Conduct pen and equipment inspections


• Notify appropriate personnel regarding dead cattle and repairs/maintenance needed


• Administer injections and other treatments as directed by Animal Health Manager


• Review daily agenda for cattle movements


• If shipping, perform head counts, retrieve cattle, and move them to scales and shipping pens


• Adhere to Agri Beef’s Animal Handling and Welfare Policy, as well as OSHA, BQA, and other safety policies

• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis


• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong horse-riding ability/experience required


• Keen ability to identify distressed and sick cattle


• Knowledgeable in herding cattle


• Good time management skills

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Minimum of six (6) months related experience and/or training


• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)