This exciting position will be challenging and rewarding and allow you to travel to various locations nationwide, including NSW, VIC, SA, and TAS. The candidate must be prepared to interact with clients and team members professionally and respectfully, demonstrating high interpersonal and communication skills.
The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, primarily centred around crush-side embryo transfer and artificial insemination technician work. This involves the handling of semen and embryos and the associated inventory management. The successful candidate will be a key player in assisting with managing donors and client communication in their on-centre and on-farm embryo transfer programs, ensuring that all parties are promptly and effectively informed of any developments. This full-time position would be ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and experience in bovine Artificial Breeding.
In addition to these duties, the position also involves laboratory work, which will require using advanced equipment and technologies to ensure accurate results. On-farm livestock treatments will require high attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the animal's health and welfare.
The Property & Employer:
HVC, also known as Holbrook Vet Centre, is a highly regarded organisation that offers specialised reproductive services to seed stock producers across Australia. They are known for their innovative thinking and research that helps them stay ahead of the curve in beef production. With a team of nine veterinary professionals, they provide comprehensive Artificial Breeding programs that include selecting the appropriate synchrony program, insemination, backup bull management, early ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis, and foetal aging. Their personalised services and support are available to livestock producers nationwide, making them an industry leader.
For more information about the services HVC offers, you can refer to the video (https://youtu.be/OGyAfI265Hs) and visit their website (http://holbrookvetcentre.com.au/) to learn more about their team, donor facility, and recipient herd.
The Offer:
Our client offers a highly competitive salary package ranging from $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. HVC will provide training in all other aspects of this specialised position. Holbrook provides ample accommodation opportunities for the successful candidate to seek out. The local sporting team has a terrific community culture, and essential services are easily accessible in Albury, which is only 55 km away from Holbrook. Holbrook also offers all necessary medical services and employment opportunities for partners if required.
The Ideal Candidate:
As the ideal candidate, you would be required to possess the following attributes:
- You will have a friendly, can-do attitude with a strong work ethic.
- The ability to solve problems and manage your time effectively.
- Excellent communication with your colleagues and clients.
- Present yourself in a professional manner.
- Willing to learn new skills.
- You will be required to work in a team but must also be a self-starter to work independently when needed.
- Attention to detail and cleanliness.
If you feel you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit.
Additional information
- Join a team of highly skilled, collaborative professionals.
- This is an incredible opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the team
- An abundance of learning opportunities are on offer for the successful candidate