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This position is based in Sioux Center, Iowa to service beef and dairy clients in clinic, on-farm, and at our South Dakota satellite center. Key responsibilities include: flush and transfer bovine in vivo embryos, perform ultrasound guided transvaginal ovum pickup procedures for bovine IVF embryo production, review and design superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients, evaluate pregnancy status and fetal gender using ultrasonography. Key general responsibilities • 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 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.