Veterinary Technician: Cattle Health & Diagnostics

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Sires, Inc. in Plain City, Ohio, seeks a reliable Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join the Veterinary Services team. The role supports veterinarians in a cattle-focused environment, performs diagnostic sampling, processing, and routine procedures, and assists with documentation and inventory management.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to learn, with training provided for company systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal science, agriculture, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with cattle or livestock is preferred.
• Ability to learn veterinary and department software.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, vaccinations, surgeries, and other procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle cattle during procedures.
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples for lab submission.
• Maintain inventory and order medications, vaccines, and supplies.
• Prepare export documents and department-related records.
• Support billing and coordinate service charges with finance.
• Communicate effectively across teams and departments.
• Use Excel and department software to complete tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Cattle handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Organization

Learning willingness

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Tools

AS400

Fusion

Acumatica

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Select Sires, Inc. in Plain City, Ohio, seeks a reliable Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join the Veterinary Services team. The role supports veterinarians in a cattle-focused environment, performs diagnostic sampling, processing, and routine procedures, and assists with documentation and inventory management.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to learn, with training provided for company systems and workflows.