Job Description

Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a Veterinarian to support herd health, animal care, and veterinary services in Sioux Center, Iowa. This role focuses on providing veterinary oversight for gestation and young calf programs, supporting both Trans Ova‑managed and client‑owned animals within structured, protocol‑driven production systems.

The veterinarian will work directly with animal management teams and fellow veterinarians to monitor herd health, perform clinical evaluations and procedures, support reproductive programs, and ensure timely treatment of animals. The position also involves applying diagnostic tools, following established health and biosecurity protocols, and maintaining compliance with state and federal veterinary requirements.

This role is best suited for a veterinarian who values consistency, accountability, and teamwork, and who is interested in applying clinical skills within a production‑focused, technology‑supported environment. The position offers steady hands‑on veterinary work, collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to contribute to reliable, high‑standards animal care within a leading genetics organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with gestation and young calf teams to deliver high ‑quality animal care through effective herd health, nutrition, and preventative medicine programs.
• Provide consultation, training, and oversight on SOPs, animal husbandry, and biosecurity programs across Trans Ova farms.
• Perform and support veterinary procedures including ultrasonography, pregnancy evaluations, anesthesia oversight, and specialized surgeries as needed.
• Collaborate with Trans Ova veterinarians supporting donor, recipient, regulatory, and export programs.
• Ensure prompt examination and treatment of TOG ‑managed animals within 24 hours of reported need.
• Support emergency and after ‑hours herd health needs as part of the Veterinary Services Team rotation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal veterinary regulations, testing, movement documentation, and treatment protocols.
• Serve as a technical medical resource for internal teams, clients, and professional service partners.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• USDA–APHIS accreditation (current or eligible).
• 3–5 years of experience in bovine medicine and surgery, or demonstrated strong interest and capability in this area.
• Proficiency in reproductive and production ‑focused veterinary procedures, including ultrasonography.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate, collaborate, and build trust across teams.
• Commitment to animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a farm or clinical environment.
• Positive, team ‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.

Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.

TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.