Cattle Production Assistant - Internship

Primary Objectives of Position:

Trans Ova (Bryan, TX Center) is seeking a Cattle Production Assistant Intern to assist with cattle procedures, data entry, & organization to help serve our clients. This is a Professional Service internship that includes in-clinic & on-farm OPU / Transfer procedures in which the intern will be client facing working with some of the most elite donors in any of a variety of breeds.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Assist the professional service team (PST) with chute side procedures.
• Learn to effectively enter data and maintain accurate records of procedures in the TOG Ova Drive System.
• Provide reproductive management expertise to clients that will improve reproductive performance in their herds
• Provide low stress handling of recipient and donor animals through working facilities
• Provide timely and excellent client service to haul in clients.
• Organize & maintain inventories needed for in-clinic & on-farm procedures.
• Summarize and present data to TOG team members & staff on CL competency project.
• Gain an understanding of the TOG OPU procedure and relay the benefits of this procedure to TOG customers and prospects.
• Be willing to work with TOG full-time staff as well as independently communicating with customers.
• Maintain a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s position in the industry.
• Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience, as well as data acquired on CL competency & resulting pregnancy rates.

Qualifications:

• Strong cattle background with experience working with Bos Indicus & Bos Taurus cattle.
• Working towards a degree in Animal Science or Reproduction or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience handling cattle, some with aggressive natures (Bucking Stock, Brahman, Brangus).
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to communicate effectively and get along with people of all backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally.
Computer skills are required; and ability to work with a windows-based system.

Internship applications will close on November 1 st , 2024, please note you may not be contacted until after this date.