JOBPOST

This position will be based within 2 hours of the Kankakee, Illinois area to service beef and dairy clients on-farm and at satellite centers in the SW Great Lakes region (IL, IN). Key general responsibilities • Service beef and dairy clients on farm and at satellite centers in the SW Great Lakes region (IL, IN) • Perform ultrasound guided transvaginal ovum pickup procedures for bovine IVF embryo production • Transfer IVF embryos • Flush and transfer bovine in vivo embryos • Review and design superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients • Evaluate pregnancy status and fetal gender in recipients post-implant using ultrasonography • Monitor and implement the preventative medicine, nutrition, and reproductive programs and overall herd health of animals at satellite centers as needed • Monitor compliance of herd health and SOP documents relative to the export of bovine embryos • Participate as a service team and supervise the embryologist for that region • Cooperate with and provide backup for Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa teams Requirements • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent • Full current accreditation with the USDA – APHIS • Licensure in necessary states or the ability to acquire a license • American Embryo Transfer Association certification or ability to acquire • Passion for bovine reproduction with a desire for continual learning • Strong sense for connecting with customers and identifying and fulfilling their needs • Ability to travel including overnight stays with seasonal spikes • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • High degree of professionalism • Proficiency in computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.