Feedyard Head Doctor

Elite cattle feeding organization is looking to hire Head Doctor for private feedyard.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of the management team.
• Be a leader and improve health aspects of the feedyard.
• Build relationships with great people in the cattle feeding industry.

What you will be doing:

• Manages 2-3 subordinates. Shares responsibility in overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Communicates with management team by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Provides a positive leadership example to subordinates by modeling professional behavior.
• Serves as a resource to the management team on employee issues and safety matters.
• Coordinates all wellness and health programs for cattle.
• Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicates critical safety information to employees by conducting regular safety training; monitors workplace for unsafe/noncompliant behavior.
• Monitors operational activities to assure adherence to applicable State and Federal laws, Company policies and Company standards through open communications with management team.

A successful candidate for this Feedyard Head Doctor will possess the following:

• Must have a degree in Ag and 3 years feedlot experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of basic animal health protocols and medicines.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; and Database software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Compensation: Based on experience

Desired Location: Western Oklahoma panhandle

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Feedyard Head Doctor job.