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)

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