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Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Cattle Doctor

Lamar, CO · On-site

Cattle Doctor REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and Assistant Cattle Manager FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... veterinarian; administers treatment in a humane manner. * Internally examines dead animals to ...

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery. * This position ...

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery. * This position ...

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery. * This position ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for cattle veterinarian in the United States is $165,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $218,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cattle Veterinarian is a specialized veterinarian who provides medical care for cattle, including beef and dairy cows. They diagnose and treat illnesses, perform surgeries, assist with calving, and advise farmers on herd health management. Their work includes vaccinations, disease prevention, nutrition guidance, and ensuring overall animal welfare. They often work on farms or in clinics and may travel to different locations to provide care. This role is essential in maintaining healthy livestock and supporting the agricultural industry.

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To thrive as a Cattle Veterinarian, you need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, state licensure, and expertise in large animal medicine and herd health management. Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, livestock management software, and understanding vaccination and treatment protocols is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to build rapport with farmers and staff set outstanding veterinarians apart. These skills enable quality animal care, foster trust with clients, and promote optimal herd health outcomes in agricultural environments.

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Cattle Veterinarians commonly work in rural settings, visiting farms, ranches, or feedlots, and may also spend time in veterinary clinics or laboratories. They often collaborate with farm owners, livestock managers, technicians, and sometimes other veterinarians to provide comprehensive animal care. The role can involve both scheduled herd health visits and urgent calls for emergencies such as birthing complications or disease outbreaks. You may work independently or as part of a larger practice, and travel is frequently required to reach clients’ operations. This dynamic environment keeps the work varied and offers the chance to build lasting relationships within the agricultural community.

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Cattle Doctor

Lamar, CO • On-site

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Cattle Doctor

REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and Assistant Cattle Manager

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag-exempt

FUNCTION: Diagnoses and treatment of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Medically treats livestock according to protocols established by management and consulting veterinarian; administers treatment in a humane manner.

  • Internally examines dead animals to determine the cause of death.

  • Administers treatment in accordance with product labeling: IM, IV, SQ, orally, etc...

  • Legibly records tag number, lot number, hospital number, withdrawal dates, and treatment administered to each animal; computer data entry of tag numbers, lot numbers, hospital numbers, withdrawal dates and treatments.

  • Assists Cattle Manager in keeping accurate medicine inventory by recording quantities used and physically counting remaining supplies.

  • Utilizes farm tractor to remove dead animals from pens.

  • Ensures that hospital cattle have sufficient feed and water by checking head counts on hospital pens and checking water tanks.

  • May need to assist with cattle movements.

  • Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to accurately read and record large volumes of numbers.

  • Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.

  • Valid drivers license.

COMPETENCY:

Expected to conserve organizational resources, adapt to changes in the work environment, have the ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, prioritize and plan work activities, set goals and objectives, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the hospital work environment can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job is exposed to animals and animal behavior. Climbing, walking, running will happen on occasion. Standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching away, and above your body frequently. Occasionally kneeling, squatting, twisting, and crawling may occur. Upper Extremity: Grasping, flexion, extension, and keyboarding on a frequent basis. Use of knife, tagging gun, and other animal health tools as required.

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