Cattle Health Technician

Friona Industries LP; Satanta (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Doctoring Crew member to support daily health and wellness of feedyard cattle. You will work with the veterinary team to ensure high-quality care and maintenance of the feedyard, including administering treatments and keeping meticulous records.

The role requires basic reading and writing skills, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions around livestock. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and numerical skills.
• Understanding of livestock health programs is a plus.
• Humane handling policies and procedures knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Beef Quality Assurance standards and practices.
• Administers prescribed treatment and medication to livestock.
• Handles medications and medical supplies for feedyard cattle health.
• Maintains equipment and facilities for feedyard livestock.
• Records pen number and ear tag numbers in the feedyard system.
• Keeps health records up-to-date and communicates pertinent data.

Skills

Livestock health basics

Record-keeping

Basic computer skills

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Doctoring Crew member to support daily health and wellness of feedyard cattle. You will work with the veterinary team to ensure high-quality care and maintenance of the feedyard, including administering treatments and keeping meticulous records.

The role requires basic reading and writing skills, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions around livestock. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential to success.