OPU Veterinarian at Associated Feed & Supply

Hilmar, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Medicine, Bovine Reproductive Physiology, Ovum Pick-Up, Embryo Transfer, Pregnancy Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Manual Dexterity, Client Relations, USDA Accreditation, AETA Certification, Traveling, Professionalism

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Job Title: Veterinarian Department: Manufacturing/Production Reports to: Manager Company: Boviteq Location: Vierra Dairy Farms Employment Category: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $125k - $175k SUMMARY Boviteq California is looking for a motivated veterinarian to join our team in providing advanced reproductive services to clients near Hilmar, CA. If you have a passion for advanced reproduction, we have a tremendous team and state-of-the-art facility set on exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our current team is made up of a general manager, one veterinarian, chute side technicians, oocyte-searching technicians, four and features housing for up to 300 donors, milking capabilities for lactating donors, hydraulic chutes, heated collection area and oocyte searching area, contemporary offices, and an on-site IVF laboratory with services through Boviteq USA. The selected candidate will report to the general manager, with the main objective to carry out reproductive activities related to OPU and ET. Candidates must be willing to work weekdays and occasional weekends according to the schedule in place. Benefits: • 401K, • Paid Vacation • Health • dental • vision insurance. We also provide the veterinarian with vet truck, pay all license fees, AVMA insurance, allow for time and funds to complete CE as well as membership and annual meeting attendance in two professional organizations of the candidate’s choice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to: • Ovum pick-up (OPU) and dominant follicle removal (DFR) activities with donors; monitor and adjust stimulation protocols as needed. • Embryo transfer (ET) and pregnancy diagnosis in recipients • Occasional conventional embryo flush and embryo export • Additional duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with license in the state of application and willingness to obtain license in California if selected; previous experience with USDA accreditation for export and AETA certification a plus • 1 to 3+ years of experience in bovine reproductive physiology; willing to train new grads if a good fit • High degree of professionalism and desire to connect with clients to ensure best outcomes • Excellent teamwork and communications skills; fluent in English • Willing to travel within 200 miles of the OPU center regularly, within the US 3-6 times per year • Attention to detail and problem solving skills • Manual dexterity COMPETENCIES: Attendance is essential in demonstrating dependability. A reliable team member is on time for all scheduled shifts and is present as scheduled. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for attendance does not meet expectations of position. Performance Demonstrates the skills and abilities to perform his or her job. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for any combination of disciplinary actions does not meet expectations of position. Safety Good judgement is demonstrated at all times to maintain a safe work environment. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for safety related incidents does not meet expectations of position. Training Current training is an indication of job preparedness from a safety, job skills, and safety perspective. An employee that has completed all training expectations throughout the year as it pertains to his or her job requirements demonstrates that he or she meets the expectations of his or her position. A person that has past due trainings does not meet the expectations of his or her position. Leadership Provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator, encourager. Quality Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services. Communication Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing. Frequent lifting, and or moving over 50 pounds. Constant use of overall vision and hearing abilities; frequent detail, reading and close up work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a field or production environment in connection to agriculture business. Defined on site work schedule. Indoor and outdoor temperatures with varying temperatures and weather may be experienced. Working around slippery and uneven surfaces. Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

The veterinarian will carry out reproductive activities related to ovum pick-up (OPU) and embryo transfer (ET). They will monitor and adjust stimulation protocols, perform pregnancy diagnoses, and handle additional duties as assigned.