Professional Services Veterinarian

Trans Ova Genetics; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reproductive technology provider is seeking a motivated Professional Services Veterinarian in Sioux Center, Iowa. The role involves performing embryo flushes, conducting ultrasound-guided procedures, and promoting genetic improvement in livestock. Candidates must have a DVM degree, veterinary licensure, and the ability to travel. The position requires a strong physical capability and availability during peak seasons. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing bovine genetics through innovative reproductive solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work extended days (up to 14 hours) during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Perform conventional embryo flushes.
• Conduct ultrasound-guided transvaginal ovum pickup for bovine IVF embryo production.
• Transfer bovine embryos in the clinic and client farms.
• Promote genetic improvement in livestock.
• Support client breeding programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design and evaluate superovulation and synchronization protocols.
• Assess pregnancy status and perform rectal palpations.
• Oversee preventative medicine and overall herd health.
• Examine and treat sick donor and recipient cows.

Skills

Ability to obtain or currently hold USDA–APHIS accreditation

Veterinary licensure in required states

Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

Strong physical capability to manipulate bovine reproductive tract

Good coordination in back, shoulders, arms, and hands

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a motivated and passionate Professional Services Veterinarian to join our industry-leading team delivering Advanced Reproductive Technologies to help clients achieve their breeding goals. Since 1980, our commitment to reproductive excellence and innovation has positioned us at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform conventional embryo flushes.
• Conduct ultrasound-guided transvaginal ovum pickup for bovine IVF embryo production.
• Transfer bovine embryos both in the clinic and on client farms.
• Promote genetic improvement and reproductive health in livestock, on-farm and in-clinic.
• Support client breeding programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.
• Support Sioux Center, Iowa for in-clinic operations along with traveling to satellite centers and producer locations throughout the Plains (Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana).
• Design and evaluate superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients.
• Use ultrasonography to assess pregnancy status, including fetal gender determinations in ET and IVF pregnancies, fetal count and viability evaluations for clone or research embryo pregnancies, and perform rectal palpations to assess reproductive status of incoming and backgrounded recipient cows.
• Oversee preventative medicine, nutrition, reproductive programs, and overall herd health.
• Examine and treat sick donor and recipient cows and calves.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold USDA–APHIS accreditation
• Veterinary licensure in required states
• American Embryo Transfer Association certification
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays, with seasonal peaks (April–June, November–December).
• Ability to work extended days (up to 14 hours) during peak seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Strong physical capability to repeatedly manipulate the bovine reproductive tract, with excellent coordination in back, shoulders, arms, and hands.

About Us

Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies. Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement. TOG has deep roots in the URUS family of companies with a broad network of brands and services across the dairy and beef industry.