Production Veterinarian
Locations: Imperial, NE | Oberlin, KS | Hoxie, KS | Oakley, KS | Dighton, KS

About Us

Foote Cattle Company is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to innovation, animal welfare, and operational excellence in cattle feeding. With multiple locations across Nebraska and Kansas, we focus on building strong teams, developing people, and optimizing cattle health and performance through data-based decisions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Production Veterinarian to join our team. This position plays a critical role in animal health management, employee development, and operational performance across multiple feedyard locations.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled veterinarian who thrives in a collaborative, challenging environment, has strong analytical capabilities, and is enthusiastic about training and mentoring feedyard personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Health & Welfare

Diagnose, treat, and prevent cattle diseases while ensuring the highest animal welfare standards.
Develop and implement preventive health strategies, vaccination protocols, and biosecurity measures.
Maintain a sound understanding of current standard treatment options, expected prognoses, and outcome-based decision-making.

Team Development & Training

Lead training and development programs of feedyard cowboys, processing crews and managers on animal health, handling, and treatment protocols.
Collaborate with consulting veterinarians to provide continuing education for feedyard associates and animal health teams.

Data & Analytics

Leverage animal health and performance data to identify trends, evaluate treatment efficacy, and inform operational decisions.
Work closely with feedyard managers and nutritionists to optimize cattle performance using data-driven insights.

Collaboration & Industry Engagement

Communicate with pharmaceutical representatives to understand the mechanisms of new products and evaluate the performance of existing products and treatment protocols.
Coordinate with consulting veterinarians, nutritionists, and operational leaders to maintain consistency and excellence across locations.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution.
Licensure (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in Nebraska and Kansas.
Experience in feedlot or production animal medicine preferred.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Willingness to travel between the 5 feedyard locations as needed.

Why Join Foote Cattle Company

Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth.
A collaborative, family-oriented environment focused on innovation and animal welfare.
Be part of a team enthusiastic about feeding the world responsibly.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

Hoxie, KS 67740: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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