The Vet Crew Team Member is responsible for monitoring animal health, assisting with veterinary treatments and herd health programs, maintaining accurate records, and promoting animal welfare through proper care, handling, and disease prevention practices. Working closely with management and veterinary staff, this role helps ensure the health and performance of calves entering and residing at the facility.
A typical day begins early with preparing milk, bottles, and nipples for the morning feeding. Calves are fed, with extra attention given to those needing assistance, and milk equipment is thoroughly cleaned following feeding. Team members also provide water and grain, spot clean pens, and replace dirty buckets as needed.
Throughout the day, calves are received and processed, and health checks are conducted. Responsibilities may include drawing blood, administering vaccinations and medications, dehorning, banding, and performing other routine animal health procedures.
Bedding is monitored and refreshed as needed, while pens and rows are cleaned and maintained according to schedule, often in coordination with calf movements.
The day concludes with an afternoon feeding, following the same process as the morning, while continuing to support calf health, animal welfare, and a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
