Cattle Doctor- North #2 Satanta, KS
On-siteSatanta, Kansas, United States
Satanta, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeConsumer GoodsMedium
Full TimeMediumConsumer Goods
Job Summary
Administer prescribed treatment and medication to livestock while adhering to Beef Quality Assurance standards. Recognize sick cattle, aid in diagnosis, and determine mortality to record accurate pen numbers, ear tags, and health data in the feedyard system. Maintain sanitary facilities, clean sick pen water troughs daily, and handle all medical supplies safely. Ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained while observing all safety policies and procedures. Work in variable weather conditions with daily close proximity to cattle, performing physical tasks including lifting, bending, and shoveling.
Required Qualifications
- One Year doctoring crew experience
- Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
- Basic Knowledge of livestock health and habits
- Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs
- Understand and apply humane handling policies and procedure of livestock
- Basic computer knowledge
- Adheres to Beef Quality Assurance standards and practices
- Properly administering prescribed treatment and medication to livestock
- Properly handling of all medications and medical supplies associated with feedyard cattle health requirements
- Recognize sick cattle and determine and aid in the diagnosis of illness
- Continual observance and adherence of all safety policies and procedures
- Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures and programs
- Physical Requirements Include: standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, working, equipment, and handling livestock
- Considerable exposure to weather such as: rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, and dust
- Daily close proximity to livestock
- Occasional physical exertion during administration of medical attention
- Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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