Animal Care Technician, Bulls

URUS Group; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

PEAK Genetics is seeking an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (Livestock Specialist) at our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI. You will join a skilled team caring for elite bulls, following established protocols and maintaining facilities and equipment.

The role involves daily animal care, health monitoring, and collaboration with a passionate agriculture team. Full-time benefits include health insurance, 401K, PTO, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Requires comfort with large animals and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Weekend duties may be planned.
• Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle is preferred.
• Able to perform basic equipment and building repairs.

Responsibilities

• Handle sires of varying ages and sizes following established protocols.
• Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, health testing and veterinary tasks.
• Operate farm equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Skills

Large animal handling

Driver's license

Weekend duties

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Protocol adherence

Health/disease detection in cattle

Basic maintenance repairs

Education

Post-secondary education in agriculture

Job description

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this role, you will be a member of a highly skilled team supporting the daily care, health, and collection of our elite bulls. This team is also responsible for the maintenance of the facilities and equipment. As a Livestock Specialist for PEAK Genetics, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about the agriculture industry, bovine genetics, and client satisfaction. Full time team members can expect to receive exceptional benefits such as health insurance, 401K, paid time off, wellness programs, and so much more!

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production
• Work in a system using established protocols
• Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
• Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
• Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Comfortable working with large animals
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform occasional planned weekend dutiesl
• Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time
• Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
• Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle
• Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs
• Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field

Ideal

• Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment
• Effective communicator with attention to detail
• Keen sense of attention to safe working practices and strong awareness of surroundings
• Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally

About Us

PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management.
PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2032
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 06:45 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations N5789 Spruce Road, Shawano, WI, 54166, US