Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires, Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Three farmer-owned and controlled cooperatives provide highly fertile semen and genetic consultation domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service.

As an industry leader, Select Sires supplies farmers and ranchers with leading genetics, services, and programs.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside veterinarians in an exclusively cattle-focused environment. This role supports animal health, diagnostic testing, reproductive health, veterinary procedures, and the artificial insemination industry.

The successful candidate will take pride in completing accurate, quality work, report to work reliably and on time, collaborate effectively with others, and assist wherever needed to support the department. Select Sires is willing to train a candidate who demonstrates the appropriate attitude, work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.

The responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a positive representative of the Select Sires mission and core values.
• Assist veterinarians with animal examinations, treatments, vaccinations, surgeries, and other veterinary procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle cattle during veterinary procedures and animal health activities.
• Collect, identify, and prepare diagnostic samples for laboratory submission, including blood, preputial, and fecal samples.
• Maintain inventory and order medications, vaccines, diagnostic materials, personal protective equipment, and other veterinary supplies.
• Accurately prepare export documentation, embryo donor sire certificates, and other specialized customer documents.
• Assist with departmental billing by coordinating veterinary service and supply charges with the Select Sires Financial Department.
• Communicate effectively with teams and departments throughout the organization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and efficient work environment.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications to complete departmental work.
• Learn and use Select Sires systems, including AS400, Fusion, Acumatica, and other department-specific software.
• Follow established animal health, biosecurity, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with additional departmental responsibilities and operational needs as assigned.

A successful Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician will:

• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• Handle cattle calmly and safely.
• Complete documentation and administrative responsibilities accurately.
• Follow animal health, safety, biosecurity, and sanitation protocols consistently.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, animal care teams, and other departments.
• Maintain organized supplies, records, and work areas.
• Adapt to changing departmental priorities.
• Show a willingness to learn new procedures, systems, and industry practices.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Reliability and the ability to report to work consistently and on time.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to safely work around and directly handle cattle.
• Ability to follow veterinary, animal health, biosecurity, safety, and sanitation protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of veterinary and departmental responsibilities.
• Ability to organize supplies, documentation, and competing priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn AS400, Fusion, Acumatica, and other department-specific systems.
• Willingness to learn new veterinary, diagnostic, administrative, and industry procedures.

Candidates should possess:

• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, animal science, agriculture, or a related field; or
• Equivalent education, training, or relevant professional experience.
• Previous work with cattle or other livestock.
• Experience in veterinary medicine, animal health, or reproductive management.
• Experience within the artificial insemination, cattle genetics, or animal breeding industry.

This is a hands-on position that involves direct work with cattle. Candidates must be able to:

• Safely halter, restrain, and handle cattle.
• Assist with veterinary procedures and animal-handling activities.
• Collect blood and other diagnostic samples.
• Obtain blood samples by lifting a bull's tail when necessary.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in livestock facilities.
• Lift, carry, position, and maneuver veterinary supplies and equipment.
• Work safely in typical agricultural conditions, including exposure to dust, manure, outdoor weather, and other livestock-facility conditions.

This position provides an opportunity to develop experience at the intersection of:

• Veterinary medicine
• Cattle health
• Diagnostic testing
• Reproductive management
• Genetics
• Animal agriculture
• The artificial insemination industry

The Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician will work directly with veterinarians and animal care teams while developing practical skills in animal health, diagnostic sampling, veterinary procedures, specialized documentation, and the artificial insemination industry.

Select Sires offers a team-oriented environment that encourages employees to take greater responsibility for their careers and grow personally and professionally.

Employees have access to:

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
• Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A culture grounded in excellence, customer success, and high ethical standards.
• A commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to local organizations and community events.

This job description is not intended to cover or describe every task, duty, or responsibility that may be assigned to the employee. Select Sires retains the right to change or add tasks, duties, and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice.

Evidence of authorization to work in the United States is required upon employment in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of Form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.

Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, leaves of absence, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Select Sires, Inc. prohibits workplace harassment based on any legally protected status. Improper interference with an employee's ability to perform assigned job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

If you are dependable, eager to learn, comfortable working with cattle, and interested in building practical experience in veterinary medicine and animal agriculture, we encourage you to apply.

Join Select Sires and contribute to the veterinary care, reproductive health, and genetic advancement that support livestock producers worldwide.