Cattle Veterinary Technician — Hands-On Care & On-Call

Elgin Veterinary Hospital; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX is seeking a Cattle Hand (Veterinary Technician) to support care for cattle, goats, and sheep. This full-time position includes lab work, surgery prep, and assistance with examinations and treatments.

You will work with a team to provide high-quality veterinary care, including handling large animals, administering medications, and aiding with procedures. A strong focus on safety and biosecurity is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with livestock or large animals (bovine/cattle and small ruminants preferred).
• Large animal veterinary experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely assist with animal restraint in a clinical or farm setting.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow protocols for sterilization, lab procedures, and biosecurity.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Basic computer skills for inventory or record tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and the clinical team during appointments, exams, and patient care for cattle and small ruminants.
• Perform and process laboratory work accurately, following established protocols and safety standards.
• Administer treatments as directed, including oral, IV, IM, and ophthalmic medications.
• Prepare medications, supplies, and treatment areas to support efficient patient care.
• Set up for procedures and assist with surgical, diagnostic, and treatment needs as appropriate.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Participate in the on-call rotation once trained to help support urgent patient care needs.

Skills

Livestock handling

Animal restraint

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Inventory/record software

Job description

Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX is seeking a Cattle Hand (Veterinary Technician) to support care for cattle, goats, and sheep. This full-time position includes lab work, surgery prep, and assistance with examinations and treatments.

You will work with a team to provide high-quality veterinary care, including handling large animals, administering medications, and aiding with procedures. A strong focus on safety and biosecurity is required.