Cattle Health & Welfare Technician

Friona Industries LP; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Doctoring Crew member to support feedyard livestock health and welfare. The role involves administering treatments, monitoring cattle health, maintaining records, and working closely with veterinary staff and other departments to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires basic knowledge of livestock health, humane handling practices, and strong record-keeping, safety awareness, and physical endurance for daily field tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of livestock health and habits.
• Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs.
• Understand and apply humane handling policies and procedure of livestock.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Beef Quality Assurance standards and practices.
• Properly administering prescribed treatment and medication to livestock.
• Properly handling of all medications and medical supplies associated with feedyard cattle health requirements.
• Maintain related equipment and facilities utilized by feedyard livestock.
• Responsible for determining mortality and recording information in the feedyard animal health records.
• Accountable for recording the pen number and ear tag number in the feedyard record system.
• Maintain Accurate records and deliver proper notification off all pertinent data.
• Recognize sick cattle and determine and aid in the diagnosis of illness.
• Maintain sanitary and clean working facilities.
• Clean and maintain sick pen water troughs daily.
• Continual observance and adherence of all safety policies and procedures.
• Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures and programs.
• Other duties and job assignments are necessary for feedyard effectiveness

Skills

Basic animal health knowledge

Ability to follow safety policies

Record-keeping

Education

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Doctoring Crew member to support feedyard livestock health and welfare. The role involves administering treatments, monitoring cattle health, maintaining records, and working closely with veterinary staff and other departments to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires basic knowledge of livestock health, humane handling practices, and strong record-keeping, safety awareness, and physical endurance for daily field tasks.