Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist, Cattle Health

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support herd-health improvements through collaboration with operations colleagues and data analysis.
• Partner with veterinary consultants on digital necropsies and collection of cattle health data.
• Build producer relationships and support cattle-health practices.
• Manage pharmaceutical deliveries and support regulatory initiatives.
• Coordinate staff travel, lodging, and car rentals.
• Manage calendars, appointments, calls, visitors, messages, and veterinarian bookings.
• Coordinate clinic calls and emergency slaughter bookings.
• Process client orders, receive products, schedule couriers, and help load orders.
• Maintain office supplies and inventory; package orders and ship samples.
• Handle filing, mail, surgical pack cleaning and wrapping, and other administrative work.
• Facilitate client invoicing and accounts.

What you bring

• Passion for cattle health and interest in helping producers.
• Clean, valid Class 5 driver's licence or provincial equivalent; a driver's abstract is required.
• Computer proficiency for digital health records.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to varied weather conditions.
• Critical thinking, communication, relationship-building, good judgment, and proactive problem-solving.
• Previous office administrative experience, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organization.

Great-to-haves

• Cattle or agriculture experience is a bonus; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are valued.
• Familiarity with veterinary procedures and technology is beneficial.
• Prior knowledge of agricultural regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Workplace

• The position supports practitioners and nutritionists across multiple locations and requires flexible field mobility and adaptability to diverse weather conditions.

What the employer offers

• Competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, benefits, and professional development support.
• Access to industry technology and a dynamic work environment.