Veterinary Assistant - Guymon, OK

Duties: Plan, assist, and coordinate veterinary services and animal operation teams. Responsible for training, diagnostics, and research to achieve the highest quality animal health and well-being. Collect biological specimens that include but are not limited to tissue, oral fluids, blood, and feces for clinical case diagnosis and herd health monitoring. Handle, ship, and dispose of specimens within applicable guidelines. Execute veterinary research including literature review, drafting protocols, and data entry. Educate employees of various departments on veterinary processes including but not limited to biologic specimen collection, biosecurity, and oral controlled exposure through organized training sessions. Audit on-farm veterinary processes and records to maintain compliance with federal, state, industry and company policies and procedures including antibiotic use. Assist Veterinary Lab Specialist with inoculum production. Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by Senior veterinarian. No hire / fire authority.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Husbandry plus 2 years of related experience. Alternatively the employer will accept an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited veterinary technician education program plus 2 years of related experience. Must have experience with collecting samples in the field including blood samples, tissue samples, oral tissue, and swiffers. Must be proficient in swine anatomy. Must have experience on a swine farm with all aspects of modern swine production. Must have experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds. Must be proficient in English reading and writing. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Regional travel required up to 50%