Feedyard Vet Tech — Field Care & Training Pro

Friona Industries; Satanta (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries is seeking a Feedyard Veterinary Technician with strong livestock care and veterinary skills. The role collaborates with the Feedyard Staff, Veterinarian, and Cattle Manager to identify and treat sick and injured animals, while also training feedyard crews on care practices.

Must relocate to Kansas and have 3+ years as a pen rider; fluent in English and Spanish, able to lift up to 100 lbs, and capable of handling high-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Bovine veterinary skills required.
• IT/Computer knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Word, general computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and pen riders with identification and treatment of sick and injured animals.
• Manage treatment records for sick and injured animals.
• Train feedyard doctors on surgical techniques.
• Perform, instruct, and oversee post-mortem examinations (necropsies).
• Monitor animal health and well-being practices.
• Provide training to cowboys and doctors on animal handling best practices.
• Maintain records on Beef Quality Assurance certification of all personnel.
• Assist in documenting animal treatment history and inventories.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Bovine veterinary skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

General computer knowledge

Job description

Friona Industries is seeking a Feedyard Veterinary Technician with strong livestock care and veterinary skills. The role collaborates with the Feedyard Staff, Veterinarian, and Cattle Manager to identify and treat sick and injured animals, while also training feedyard crews on care practices.

Must relocate to Kansas and have 3+ years as a pen rider; fluent in English and Spanish, able to lift up to 100 lbs, and capable of handling high-paced environments.