Feedyard Vet Tech - MVZ
Satanta, KS · On-site
Must be willing to relocate to Kansas & must have 3+ years experience as a pen rider*** Roles and Tasks * Assisting the doctors and pen riders with identification and treatment of sick and injured ...
Feedyard Vet Tech - MVZ
Satanta, KS · On-site
Must be willing to relocate to Kansas & must have 3+ years experience as a pen rider*** Roles and Tasks * Assisting the doctors and pen riders with identification and treatment of sick and injured ...
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Salem, AL · On-site
$13.25 - $15.75/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Salem, AL · On-site
$13.25 - $15.75/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate- Eagle Crest
Garner, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate- Eagle Crest
Garner, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Salem, AL · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Salem, AL · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate - Yard Switcher
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Salem, AL · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Salem, AL · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.
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What is a pen rider?
A Pen Rider is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health and welfare of cattle in feedlots. They ride horseback or use ATVs to check pens for sick, injured, or stressed animals, ensuring timely treatment. Duties include sorting cattle, moving them between pens, and communicating with veterinarians and feedlot staff. The job requires strong horsemanship, attention to detail, and knowledge of animal health and behavior. Pen Riders play a crucial role in ensuring cattle are properly cared for and feedlot operations run efficiently.
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To thrive as a Pen Rider, you need strong horsemanship abilities, cattle handling skills, and a solid understanding of animal health, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural training. Proficiency with basic livestock management tools and, in some operations, familiarity with feedlot management software or animal health recordkeeping systems is beneficial. Excellent observation skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently make someone stand out in this position. These competencies are crucial for ensuring livestock wellbeing, efficient pen management, and seamless coordination with feedlot teams.
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Feedyard Vet Tech - MVZ
Satanta, KS • On-site
Friona Industries
• Cattle Farming • 51 - 200 employees51 - 200 employees
Full-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
Job description
The successful Feedyard Veterinary Technician is an ambitious, skilled veterinary technician who can function within a fast paced, demanding work schedule. Veterinary Technicians work closely with the Feedyard Staff, Veterinarian, and the Cattle Manager to identify and treat sick and injured animals. In addition, Veterinary Technicians will be responsible for the training and development of feedyard doctoring crews on various health care practices and procedures.
Successful applicants are self-motivated, team orientated, and possess the ability to multi-task in a diverse and fast paced environment.
**Must be willing to relocate to Kansas & must have 3+ years experience as a pen rider***
Roles and Tasks
Education Requirements:
Special Conditions / Requirements:
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
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.
Successful applicants are self-motivated, team orientated, and possess the ability to multi-task in a diverse and fast paced environment.
**Must be willing to relocate to Kansas & must have 3+ years experience as a pen rider***
Roles and Tasks
- Assisting the doctors and pen riders with identification and treatment of sick and injured animals.
- Management of treatment records for sick and injured animals.
- Work in conjunction with the company veterinarian to train feedyard doctors on surgical techniques.
- Perform, instruct, and oversee post-mortem examinations (necropsies)
- Monitoring animal health and well-being practices.
- Providing training to cowboys and doctors on animal handling best practices.
- Maintaining records on Beef Quality Assurance certification of all personnel.
- Assisting the Head Doctor and Cattle Manager with record-keeping of animal treatment history and medicine and vaccine inventories.
- Assist in restraining animals for procedures and treatments
- Performing laboratory procedures, medicating patients, monitoring critical patients, preparing medications, stocking supplies, and other essential duties.
- Assisting the Staff Veterinarian and the Cattle Manager with development and maintenance of animal health metrics and periodic reports.
- Perform and assist with oversight of timely maintenance of all cattle care facilities
- Assist with cattle sorting and classification
- Assist the Staff Veterinarian, Head Doctor and Cattle Manager with any duties directly related to animal health and well-being.
- The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Bovine veterinary skills required
- Specific Knowledge:
- Animal husbandry.
- Animal disease prevention and control.
- Understanding of the modes of action of antimicrobials, anthelmintics, and anaesthetics.
- Competence in common, minor surgical techniques.
- Knowledge of post-mortem examination and diagnosis.
- IT / Technical Knowledge:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- General computer knowledge
Special Conditions / Requirements:
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish, as determined by the Staff Veterinarian
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. regularly
- Detail oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
- Work independently and as a team member
- Heavy lifting, walking, long-term standing, climbing on and off equipment
- Subject to seasonal weather conditions
- May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or "on-call-duty" to ensure hospital operations are sufficient.
- Must be able to properly deal with Livestock accidents, moving machinery, contaminated medical equipment, vehicular and livestock traffic
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
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.
About Friona Industries
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Industry
Cattle farming
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Amarillo, TX, US
Year founded
1962