Livestock Specialist/Herdsperson

Bow Valley Genetics; Brooks; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bovine reproduction facility located near Rosemary, AB is expanding its team. We are looking for dedicated individuals to assist with IVF and conventional embryo production, handle livestock, and perform essential animal husbandry and equipment maintenance tasks. Offering competitive wages, an incentive program, and flexible scheduling, this role fosters employee growth with educational opportunities. The schedule is Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with rotational weekend duties.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Incentive programs

Flexible schedule

Benefit program

Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry practices, particularly in cattle.
• Familiarity with IVF and embryo production processes is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IVF and conventional embryo production.
• Perform animal husbandry duties like feeding and identifying sick animals.
• Maintain and handle the necessary equipment.
• Administer medications to cattle.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

Equipment maintenance

IVF and Conventional embryo recovery

Job description

Join our team at Bow Valley Genetics.

We are an industry leading bovine reproduction facility located near Rosemary AB looking to expand our team.

We offer competitive wages and incentive programs and schedule flexibility.

• Duties but not limited to.
• Assisting with IVF and Conventional embryo production and recovery.
• Animal husbandry (feeding, bedding, identifying sick animals)
• Equipment maintenance
• Administering drugs
• Handling cattle
• Detailed record keeping

Here at Bow Valley Genetics we encourage employee growth within the company offering education surrounding what we do. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM with rotational weekend duties. We offer competitive wages and a benefit program.