Director of Veterinary Services

Stgenetics-; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center seeks a Director of Veterinary Services to lead herd health management, clinical operations, and advanced reproductive technologies. You will mentor a team of veterinary staff, oversee biosecurity, and guide JIVET workflows while helping advance training for veterinary students on-site.

The role emphasizes leadership, extensive bovine clinical experience, and opportunities for AETA pathway development and international collaboration with STgenetics.

Qualifications

• The DVM/VMD must be from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Active Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain upon hire; USDA Category II accreditation.
• Experience in large animal/dairy clinical care with bovine health focus.
• Leadership and teaching experience with veterinary staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and schedule a team of ~6 veterinary professionals performing calf husbandry and care.
• Develop and optimize SOPs for calf health, neonatal care, nutrition, immunology, and therapies.
• Provide clinical oversight and on-site instruction to veterinary students and interns.
• Lead JIVET workflow, donor protocols, health monitoring, and scheduling.
• Ensure herd biosecurity, disease surveillance, and regulatory documentation for certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Bovine health & neonatal care

JIVET/OPU reproductive tech

SOP development & optimization

Biosecurity & disease surveillance

Regulatory compliance familiarity

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

The Director of Veterinary Services directs comprehensive herd health management, clinical operations, and advanced reproductive technologies at the STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center. This role leads a team of veterinary technicians and assistants providing elite medical care to high-genomic dairy calves, oversees facility-wide biosecurity and disease-free herd certifications, and directs juvenile in vitro embryo transfer (JIVET) workflows. The position also plays an active role in clinical instruction, mentoring veterinary students on‑site, with pathways to expand advanced reproductive procedural volume and pursue AETA certification for the right candidate.

STgenetics®is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources forassistanceinlocatingand exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Clinical Care

• Direct, mentor, and schedule a team of approximately 6 veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in daily calf husbandry, health monitoring, and medical treatments.

• Establish, review, and optimize ongoing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for calf health, neonatal care, nutrition, immunology, and therapeutic protocols.
• Provide clinical oversight and hands‑on instruction to visiting veterinary students and interns during on‑site rotations and clinical experiences.

Advanced Reproductive Technologies (JIVET)

• Lead the operational workflow for the juvenile in vitro embryo transfer (JIVET) program, managing donor selection, synchronization protocols, health monitoring, and procedure scheduling.
• Perform or master advanced reproductive procedures (training provided for specialized juvenile oocyte recovery and handling).
• Opportunities exist to expand the scope and procedural volume of the advanced reproductive program based on candidate interest and demonstrated skill.

Herd Biosecurity & Disease-Free Certification

• Design, implement, and maintain rigorous herd‑level testing programs to ensure pathogen‑free status and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate routine diagnostic sampling, disease surveillance, and state/federal regulatory documentation for domestic and international health certifications.
• Enforce strict biosecurity measures across all calf housing, handling, and procedure areas.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Licensure & Accreditation: Active veterinary medical license in the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain upon hire); USDA Category II Veterinary Accreditation.
• Experience: Large animal or dairy clinical experience with a strong foundation in bovine health, neonatal calf management, and routine theriogenology.
• Reproductive Skills: General bovine reproductive experience required; direct experience in JIVET/OPU is a plus, but comprehensive training will be provided for an eager candidate.
• Leadership & Teaching: Proven ability to manage technical staff and an enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring veterinary students.

Professional Growth & Opportunities

• Full training provided in cutting‑edge juvenile bovine assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
• Potential opportunity to pursue American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) certification for interested and qualifying candidates.
• Direct involvement with industry‑leading bovine genetics and biotechnology programs.

STgenetics®is an affirmative Action EEO employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STgenetics®is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumessubmittedby search firms to any employee atSTgenetics®via‑email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers atSTgenetics®in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will bedeemedthe sole property ofSTgenetics®. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired bySTgenetics®.