Animal Health Worker

Autismservices; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Gun Feeders Inc. in Moose Jaw, SK is seeking a full-time Animal Health Worker to join our feedlot team. You will administer vaccines, treat cattle, and assist with loading, paperwork, and data entry in Fusion and on paper.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Applicants should have at least 1 year of cattle/livestock experience, strong communication skills, and be physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience handling cattle/livestock or working in a feedlot.
• Excellent communication and strong organization skills.
• Must have attention to detail and be physically able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Processing and treating cattle including vaccines, implants, castration, dehorning and deworming.
• Assist with receiving new cattle and data entry in Fusion and on paper.
• Assist with shipping cattle and prepare manifests for drivers.
• Enter all data into Fusion for shipped cattle and record deaths.
• Perform daily pen checks and pull sick cattle for treatment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all treatments and duties.

Skills

Cattle handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

English proficiency

Job description

Application Information

Top Gun Feeders Inc. (a division of Titan Livestock Group of Companies), located in Moose Jaw, SK, is currently looking for an energetic individual to fill the position of full time Animal Health Worker located at our Feedlot in Moose Jaw, SK. (Hwy 2, 8km south of Moose Jaw). If you are the successful applicant you will be a team player with a positive attitude and be willing to learn. You will have initiative and drive to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Processing and treating cattle which includes but is not limited to administration of vaccines and medications, implants, castration or banding of bulls, prolapsed cattle, lancing of growths, dehorning and deworming as directed.
• Assist with receiving new cattle and enter data in Fusion and on hard copy.
• Assist with shipping cattle ensuring appropriate cattle are being loaded; assist with loading and provide correct paperwork (manifests) to driver.
• Enter all data into Fusion on shipped cattle as directed.
• Record all deaths in computer and on hard copy as directed.
• Assist with daily pen checks to ensure animal health.
• Assist with pulling sick cattle out of pen to treat, record treatment and return cattle to appropriate pen (original pen or sick pen).
• Keep up to date accurate records of all treatments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience handling cattle/livestock and/or working in a feedlot
• Excellent communication and strong organization skills
• Must have attention to detail
• Physically fit and able to push, pull, lift up to 50+ lbs and to bend and kneel with comfort
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Schedule includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible and able to work longer hours/days during busy seasons
• Excellent command of the English language (reading, writing and verbal)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada