Henderson County Veterinary Hospital (HCVH), located in beautiful Athens, TX., is a progressive, mixed animal practice looking for a qualified, highly motivated individual to assume the role of Food Animal Veterinary Technician. For over 40 years, HCVH has served the people of Henderson County and surrounding towns by providing excellent client service, patient treatment and preventative medicine for both large and small animals. This two doctor practice is focused on providing high-level care to both food and companion animals. We take great pride in serving the people of our community including ranchers, 4-H/FFA youth, local ag teachers and others with various livestock and companion animal species.
Job Focus: HCVH supports approximately 40% food animal clientele. Currently, the majority of our food animal practice deals with cow-calf operations. We are looking for an individual who can help support our doctors in such areas as developing good herd health strategies, cattle processing, USDA regulatory work, export shipping certificates, artificial insemination, breeding soundness exams, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, radiology, hoof care, ultrasound diagnostics, and consulting. In addition to our cow-calf clients, we see numerous other food/large animal species (i.e. goats, pigs, sheep, alpacas, deer, and horses). The right candidate would be looking for long term employment and the desire to live in a small town community.
Job Duties:
Assist veterinarians and other support staff in the daily tasks of running a food animal practice
Client development and education
Patient care
Scheduling appointments
Develop skill set in an array of large animal procedures, surgery support, medications and treatments
Keep organized medical records
Strive to be part of a community that producers can trust and look to for advice
BS in Animal Science or equivalent
Have a deep desire to work with cattle in a veterinary practice environment. Have a passion for the beef cattle industry. Willingness to learn and work with others. Be willing to move to the Athens, TX area.
If interested, leave email and we will contact you.
Job Focus: HCVH supports approximately 40% food animal clientele. Currently, the majority of our food animal practice deals with cow-calf operations. We are looking for an individual who can help support our doctors in such areas as developing good herd health strategies, cattle processing, USDA regulatory work, export shipping certificates, artificial insemination, breeding soundness exams, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, radiology, hoof care, ultrasound diagnostics, and consulting. In addition to our cow-calf clients, we see numerous other food/large animal species (i.e. goats, pigs, sheep, alpacas, deer, and horses). The right candidate would be looking for long term employment and the desire to live in a small town community.
Job Duties:
Assist veterinarians and other support staff in the daily tasks of running a food animal practice
Client development and education
Patient care
Scheduling appointments
Develop skill set in an array of large animal procedures, surgery support, medications and treatments
Keep organized medical records
Strive to be part of a community that producers can trust and look to for advice
BS in Animal Science or equivalent
Have a deep desire to work with cattle in a veterinary practice environment. Have a passion for the beef cattle industry. Willingness to learn and work with others. Be willing to move to the Athens, TX area.
If interested, leave email and we will contact you.