Cattle Veterinary Assistant — Repro & Diagnostics

Ohio Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Sires, Inc. in Plain City, OH, seeks a reliable Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join the Veterinary Services team. You will support animal health, diagnostic testing, reproductive health, and AI-related activities in a cattle-focused setting.

Excellent time-keeping and teamwork are essential as you work with veterinarians and staff. The position offers opportunities to learn advanced procedures, manage samples and documentation, and contribute to a collaborative agricultural

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal science, agriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with cattle or livestock and familiarity with diagnostic sampling preferred.
• Willingness to learn AS400, Fusion, Acumatica, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, vaccines, surgeries, and other procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle cattle during procedures and health activities.
• Collect, identify, and prepare diagnostic samples (blood, preputial, fecal) for labs.
• Maintain inventory and order medications, vaccines, and supplies.
• Prepare export documentation and other specialized customer documents.
• Assist with departmental billing and coordinating service charges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary work environment.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians and care teams.
• Learn company systems and adapt to departmental needs.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Cattle handling

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in veterinary tech/animal science/agriculture

Equivalent education or experience

Tools

AS400

Fusion

Acumatica

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Select Sires, Inc. in Plain City, OH, seeks a reliable Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join the Veterinary Services team. You will support animal health, diagnostic testing, reproductive health, and AI-related activities in a cattle-focused setting.

Excellent time-keeping and teamwork are essential as you work with veterinarians and staff. The position offers opportunities to learn advanced procedures, manage samples and documentation, and contribute to a collaborative agricultural