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Position Overview:
The primary role of the Pen Checker is to maintain health and welfare of cattle and perform disease prevention activities. The Pen Checker will identify, pull, and treat sick or injured cattle in a timely manner to ensure cattle health. The Pen Checker plays a critical role in working with CGF's veterinarian to ensure cattle are treated appropriately. The Pen Checker is responsible for keeping accurate records of treatment cattle receive since this is essential for safe shipping.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cattle Health:
Check & treat cattle according to vet treatment protocols
Ensure cattle are pulled and treated in a humane & timely manner
Record health statistics in electronic health software program
Treatment Barn (Hospital):
Clean & maintain treatment barn
Clean tools regularly (including syringes, squeeze, thermometer, calving chains, bloat tubes, needles, etc.)
Other Duties:
Assist loading, moving & processing cattle
Ensure cattle in proper pens
Horse care, if applicable
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with cattle, preferably on a feedlot
Has cattle health knowledge and cattle handling skills
Eager to learn and grow as part of our team
Why Work for Ceylon Gap Feeders?
Competitive Wages
Employer paid health plan
Matching RRSP Plan
Horse Pay, if applicable
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory