Job Description
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a motivated and passionate Professional Services Veterinarian to join our industry‑leading team delivering Advanced Reproductive Technologies to help clients achieve their breeding goals. Since 1980, our commitment to reproductive excellence and innovation has positioned us at the forefront of the industry.
Our veterinarians play a vital role in promoting genetic improvement and reproductive health in livestock, both on‑farm and in‑clinic. This team member will perform embryo transfer and ovum pickup procedures, support client breeding programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.
This position would support on farm services for operations along with traveling to satellite centers and producer locations throughout the Northeast, primarily focusing on New York. There will be occasional coverage in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maine. Our ideal candidate would be located in or willing to relocate to central New York; however, we are open to applications from those in northeast Ohio or northern Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
Production
- Perform conventional embryo flushes.
- Conduct ultrasound‑guided transvaginal ovum pickup for bovine IVF embryo production.
- Transfer bovine embryos both in the clinic and on client farms.
Regulatory Compliance
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve farm biosecurity programs.
- Ensure herd health and SOP compliance for the export of bovine embryos.
- Conduct exams, diagnostic testing, and complete required documentation for interstate animal movement.
Reproductive Health
- Design and evaluate superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients.
- Use ultrasonography to assess pregnancy status, including:
- Fetal gender determinations in ET and IVF pregnancies.
- Fetal count and viability evaluations for clone or research embryo pregnancies.
- Perform rectal palpations to assess reproductive status of incoming and backgrounded recipient cows.
- Oversee preventative medicine, nutrition, reproductive programs, and overall herd health.
- Examine and treat sick donor and recipient cows and calves.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain or currently hold:
- USDA–APHIS accreditation
- Veterinary licensure in required states
- American Embryo Transfer Association certification
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays, with seasonal peaks (April–June, November–December).
- Ability to work extended days (up to 14 hours) during peak seasons.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Strong physical capability to repeatedly manipulate the bovine reproductive tract, with excellent coordination in back, shoulders, arms, and hands.
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.