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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.

Our veterinarians play a vital role in promoting genetic improvement and reproductive health in livestock, both on-farm and in-clinic. This team member will perform embryo transfer and ovum pickup procedures, support client breeding programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.

This position would 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).

Key Responsibilities

Production

• 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.

Regulatory Compliance

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve farm biosecurity programs.
• Ensure herd health and SOP compliance for the export of bovine embryos.
• Conduct exams, diagnostic testing, and complete required documentation for interstate animal movement.

Reproductive Health

• 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.
• 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

Education & Certifications

• 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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• 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.

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 industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.