Vet Assistant - Technical Services - Atwater, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods • Atwater, MN

5d • $18 - $25

About The Position

Vet Assistant Technical Services Full Time – Hourly Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions) At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $17.75 - $24.75 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. Purpose of Position : The purpose of this position is to provide support to company veterinary staff through laboratory and field work. This position will strive to achieve livability, performance, and salmonella goals. Principle Accountabilities: Basic necropsy, sterile sampling techniques, bacterial culturing and sensitivity testing of diagnostic cultures, microscopy, sample preparation and submission Field work including sample collection and evaluation of husbandry practices affecting bird performance Assist veterinarians in determining diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment Manage serological, diagnostic, and salmonella monitoring data Manage lab inventory and veterinary related supplies Maintenance of lab facilities Assist with the collection and data analysis of field research data Administrative support for reports and organizing and maintaining databases Lift 40lbs Stand for extended periods of time Some weekend work Follow Bio- Security protocol, safety policy and animal welfare policy.

Requirements

• Experience with animal husbandry
• Interest in turkey health and welfare
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Bachelor degree in animal science, poultry science, biology, or certified veterinary technician program, or equivalent
• Training or professional laboratory experience
• Desire to develop advanced microscopy skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with animal husbandry
• Interest in turkey health and welfare
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Basic necropsy, sterile sampling techniques, bacterial culturing and sensitivity testing of diagnostic cultures, microscopy, sample preparation and submission
• Field work including sample collection and evaluation of husbandry practices affecting bird performance
• Assist veterinarians in determining diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment
• Manage serological, diagnostic, and salmonella monitoring data
• Manage lab inventory and veterinary related supplies
• Maintenance of lab facilities
• Assist with the collection and data analysis of field research data
• Administrative support for reports and organizing and maintaining databases
• Lift 40lbs
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Some weekend work
• Follow Bio- Security protocol, safety policy and animal welfare policy

Benefits

• Competitive pay with pay increases
• You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
• Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage.
• Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
• Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
• Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
• Advancement opportunities
• Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees