About the role#
The STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center Veterinary Internship offers students practical experience in bovine medicine. You will work with a herd of nearly 5,000 animals, ranging from newborns to lactating cows. Interns rotate through the Embryo Transfer/IVF, Veterinary Services, and Maternity departments to build a foundation in dairy herd health and reproductive management.
What you'll do#
- Follow calf health protocols, including colostrum management, nutrition, vaccinations, and biosecurity.
- Monitor cows during labor and provide calving assistance.
- Participate in embryo transfer procedures and reproductive management protocols.
- Learn to diagnose and treat common diseases in dairy calves.
- Assist veterinary staff with herd pregnancy exams and reproductive evaluations.
- Use ultrasound technology for pregnancy confirmation.
- Maintain accurate treatment, health, and reproductive records.
- Assist with newborn calf care and health monitoring.
- Work 40-60 hours per week, including rotating weekend shifts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Studies, Dairy Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of cattle care, husbandry, and livestock management.
- Experience handling cattle or working in a livestock environment.
- Familiarity with herd health management principles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with herd management software is a plus.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor agricultural environments, handle cattle of all ages, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: South Charleston, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, including rotating weekends and holidays.
About STgenetics
STgenetics is a research services company based in Navasota, Texas. Founded in 2004, the firm focuses on improving herd genetics for the beef and dairy industries. It operates 44 gender-sorted semen laboratories across 19 countries. The company maintains a global presence through 8 subsidiaries and 130 distributors.
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