What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Health Technician position at Urus?
At Leachman Cattle, we're more than a feedlot-we're a business focused on helping cattle producers maximize profitability through superior genetics, performance data, and practical innovation. We're seeking an Animal Health Technician who is passionate about livestock, committed to animal welfare, and motivated to make a direct impact on cattle performance. In this hands-on role, you'll help support the health, welfare, and success of our cattle while contributing to the operational excellence that drives producer success.
If you enjoy working with cattle, solving problems, and being part of a team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and results, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a direct impact on the future of the beef industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct daily pen checks to identify and monitor cattle health concerns.
- Administer treatments and follow established animal health and welfare protocols.
- Safely handle, sort, move, and ship cattle using low-stress livestock handling techniques.
- Monitor cattle performance and communicate health observations and trends to management.
- Maintain accurate treatment, inventory, and cattle movement records.
- Operate equipment safely and report maintenance or repair needs.
- Support facility upkeep and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Assist with day-to-day feedlot operations and other operational priorities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 6-12 months of hands-on cattle health or livestock experience.
- Knowledge of cattle health, behavior, handling, and animal care practices.
- Ability to identify health concerns and follow treatment protocols accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
- Basic math skills for treatment calculations and documentation.
- Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and quality workmanship.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in varying weather conditions.
In 2003, Leachman Cattle started its latest chapter of data driven beef cattle selection. The company markets four lines of highly selected genetics: Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, and Stabilizer.
Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow/calf producers, and dairies with genetics selected for increased profitability. Additionally, Leachman provides data tools to aid producers in identifying the best genetics for their operation.
The world loves exceptional beef - we help produce it!
Leachman 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.