Cattle Doctor

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding • Yuma, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnoses and treatment of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. Medically treats livestock according to protocols established by management and consulting veterinarian; administers treatment in a humane manner. Internally examines dead animals to determine the cause of death. Administers treatment in accordance with product labeling: IM, IV, SQ, orally, etc... Legibly records tag number, lot number, hospital number, withdrawal dates, and treatment administered to each animal; computer data entry of tag numbers, lot numbers, hospital numbers, withdrawal dates and treatments. Assists Cattle Manager in keeping accurate medicine inventory by recording quantities used and physically counting remaining supplies. Utilizes farm tractor to remove dead animals from pens. Ensures that hospital cattle have sufficient feed and water by checking head counts on hospital pens and checking water tanks. May need to assist with cattle movements. Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Requirements

• Ability to accurately read and record large volumes of numbers.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Medically treats livestock according to protocols established by management and consulting veterinarian; administers treatment in a humane manner.
• Internally examines dead animals to determine the cause of death.
• Administers treatment in accordance with product labeling: IM, IV, SQ, orally, etc...
• Legibly records tag number, lot number, hospital number, withdrawal dates, and treatment administered to each animal; computer data entry of tag numbers, lot numbers, hospital numbers, withdrawal dates and treatments.
• Assists Cattle Manager in keeping accurate medicine inventory by recording quantities used and physically counting remaining supplies.
• Utilizes farm tractor to remove dead animals from pens.
• Ensures that hospital cattle have sufficient feed and water by checking head counts on hospital pens and checking water tanks.
• May need to assist with cattle movements.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees