Veterinarian, Cattle Health - TELUS Cattle Professional Services Inc.

LifeWorks, Inc. • $85K — $100K *
Brooks, AB T1R 0K4In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • Qualification for licensure with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
  • Experience working with beef cattle or strong passion for bovine health
  • Ability to diagnose common bovine health conditions in field settings
  • Proficient in herd health management and data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in diverse field conditions

Responsibilities

  • Perform bovine surgeries and assisted calvings in the field
  • Conduct pregnancy diagnoses and breeding soundness exams
  • Diagnose and treat common bovine health conditions in various operations
  • Utilize data to monitor health parameters and perform ad hoc analysis
  • Communicate protocols and technical information to clients
  • Identify areas of concern and devise action plans with the Consultant Team
  • Coordinate training for cow-calf and feedlot workers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on herd health and animal welfare
  • Autonomy in managing client relationships
  • Support from a collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to grow expertise in bovine health and production medicine
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Clinical Work
  • Perform bovine surgeries and assisted calvings in field settings
  • Conduct pregnancy diagnoses and breeding soundness exams
  • Perform individual animal and herd-level examinations (in-person and via digital imaging)
  • Diagnose and treat common bovine health conditions in feedlot, cow-calf, and dairy operations
  • Perform regulatory procedures associated with cattle import/export or certification


Advisory & Consulting
  • Utilize data to monitor health parameters and perform ad hoc data analysis as needed
  • Communicate protocols, research findings, recommendations, and technical information to client operations and follow up as needed
  • Identify areas of concern, devise action plans, and recommendations in conjunction with the entire Consultant Team
  • Provide input to clients regarding animal health, production protocols, and procedures
  • Perform routine emergency and preventive care as it arises (e.g., wound care, respiratory assessments, surgical emergencies)


Team Collaboration & Training
  • Coordinate and oversee the training of cow-calf and feedlot workers
  • Conduct client site visits to monitor animal health procedures and events, and provide ongoing positive communication
  • Collaborate with the nutritionist and data analysis teams on integrated herd health strategies


What You Bring

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school; for those educated at non-AVMA accredited institutions or international schools, proof of passing the NAVLE is required
  • Qualification for licensure with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
  • Substantive experience working with beef cattle (cow-calf and/or feedlot operations) or demonstrated passion for bovine health as a specialization
  • Strong ability to diagnose and treat common bovine health conditions in field settings (pregnancy diagnoses, surgical cases, herd health assessments)
  • Proficiency in herd health management principles and data-driven decision-making for cattle producers
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfort presenting findings and recommendations to farming operations and non-veterinary staff
  • Ability to work independently in field environments and adapt to variable conditions and equipment
  • Clean and valid full Class 5 Driver's License (or other provincial equivalent); a driver's abstract will be required


Great-to-Haves
  • Certification in bovine reproduction (theriogenology) or beef production medicine
  • Hands-on experience with feedlot or dairy software platforms (PACS, Zoetis, Merck, or similar herd management tools)
  • Previous experience coordinating, mentoring, or training veterinary assistants or farm staff
  • Familiarity with TELUS Agriculture or other digital agriculture solutions
  • Experience transitioning from another animal species with strong foundational clinical skills and a demonstrated commitment to specializing in bovine medicine


Why TELUS Cattle Professional Services Inc.

You'll work with producers who are genuinely committed to improving their operations. The work is tangible-your recommendations directly impact herd health, producer profitability, and animal welfare. You'll have the autonomy to manage client relationships, the support of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to grow your expertise in bovine health and production medicine.

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