About this opportunity
Friona Industries LP lists this Cattle Doctor- North #1 Sublette, KS opportunity in sublette, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Doctoring Crew is a critical part of feedyard functionality that is responsible for the day to day health
and wellness of the Friona Industries feedyard livestock. Successful members are resilient, honest,
dependable, and genuinely concerned in aiding in the wellness of the feedyard cattle population. Doctoring
Crew members will work closely with all feedyard departments and veterinarian both as an individual and as
a member of a team to establish the highest quality care and maintenance of the feedyard to ensure the
welfare of livestock while contributing to the overall success of the feedyard team.
Roles and Tasks
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
Maintain related equipment and facilities utilized by feedyard livestock
Responsible for determining mortality and recording information in the feedyard animal health records
Accountable for recording the pen number and ear tag number in the feedyard record system
Maintain Accurate records and deliver proper notification off all pertinent data
Recognize sick cattle and determine and aid in the diagnosis of illness
Maintain sanitary and clean working facilities
Clean and maintain sick pen water troughs daily
Continual observance and adherence of all safety policies and procedures
Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures and programs
Other duties and job assignments are necessary for feedyard effectiveness
Specific Knowledge:
Basic Knowledge of livestock health and habits
Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs
Understand and apply humane handling policies and procedure of livestock
IT / Technical Knowledge:
Basic computer knowledge
Minimum Experience Required:
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills- Add
Special Conditions / Requirements:
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
Hazards Include: Livestock accidents and transmissible disease
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Worksite address
sublette, KS, 67877, US
Who can apply
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