CAREERS

RAM SHED TECHNICIAN/STOCKPERSON

Location: East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5NG

Department: Ram Shed

Reporting to: Ram Shed Co-ordinator

MAIN PURPOSE

The position will involve being responsible for the care and husbandry of client’s ewes and rams on centre. Ensuring animals under our care are maintained to the highest health and husbandry standards. Assisting with daily semen collections and assessment, donor ewe synchronisation programmes and on occasion, assisting vets and technicians with artificial insemination and embryo transfer on centre. A passion and knowledge of the sheep industry and pedigree livestock would be advantageous.

MAIN DUTIES

• Being responsible for the care and husbandry of client’s rams and ewes on centre

• Donor ewe synchronisation programming

• Shed preparation and upkeep

• Ram semen collections

• Semen freezing

• Assistance in maintenance of semen tanks

• On centre AI and ET technician assistance

• Assisting vets with export ram/ewe health inspections

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills

• High standard of animal welfare and cleanliness
• Livestock handling
• Focus on bio security
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others, both internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
• Basic knowledge of computer applications
• Accurate attention to detail
• Team player
• Good time management

Qualifications and Experience

Working as part of a small team you would be required to have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work alone and within a team. A qualification in agriculture or animal science is not essential but may be helpful. Good communication and customer service is also required alongside basic computer literacy.  

SEMEN AND OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RZ

Department: Office and Sheep Team

Reporting to: Centre Manager

MAIN PURPOSE

The position will involve you being the first point of call for all client enquiries, taking semen/embryo orders and being responsible for all the semen and embryo movements between ABE teams and other companies. The successful person will be required to perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support the running of our Ledbury office.

MAIN DUTIES

– First point of call for client enquiries
– Taking semen/embryo orders over phone or via email
– In charge of all semen and embryo movements between ABE teams and other companies
– Tank management of domestic and export tanks
– Updating our semen/embryo database
– Full semen/embryo tank audits
– Responsible for client drug orders/distribution
– Monitor and ordering stock for veterinary teams

– Other general office tasks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others, both internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
• Good knowledge of office technology and computer applications
• Accurate attention to detail
• Team player and able to work alone
• Good time management

Qualifications and Experience

Working as part of a small team you would be required to have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work alone. A knowledge of the sheep industry and pedigree livestock would be advantageous but not a necessity. Excellent organisation and communication skills are required, and a good telephone manner is also expected alongside sound computer literacy. Experience with SAGE Accounts could be beneficial.  

VETERINARY SURGEON

Location: East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian EH35 5NG

Department: Veterinary

Reporting to: Veterinary Team Leader and Centre Manager

MAIN PURPOSE

Working as part of a small team, you will be required to have excellent interpersonal skills. An MRCVS qualification is essential and experience in small ruminant surgery would beneficial. The highly seasonal nature of the work means that the post may suit an individual who wishes to combine a full-time role with other work / travel outside of the peak season. 

 The successful candidate will be provided with training in artificial breeding services, as follows:

 Inducing and monitoring general anaesthetic procedures in sheep and goats

• Semen collection and handling, semen freezing and thawing, semen assessment and its practical application within an AI programme
• Ram fertility examinations and ewe reproductive health advice
• Advanced reproductive technologies including laparoscopy, artificial insemination, OPU, embryo recovery and transfer.
• Specific pre- and post- operative care and advice to clients

 Previous training in Ai or ET would be advantageous but not necessary.

 It is understood that the initial training period may take 1 – 2 years before the successful candidate will be able to provide these services on a commercial basis and become a registered Team Leader.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others both internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
• Accurate attention to detail
• Team Player
• Excellent People Management
• Good Time Management

Qualifications and Experience

Working as part of a small team you would be required to have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work within a team. You will be an MRCVS and experience in small ruminant surgery would be of benefit. Practical experience in Ai and/or ET would be advantageous but not necessary. Excellent organisation and communication skills are required, alongside accurate attention to detail. A passion and knowledge of the sheep industry and pedigree livestock would be advantageous. 

STOCKPERSON – MALVERN CENTRE

Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RZ

Department: Sheep Team

Reporting to: Centre Manager

MAIN PURPOSE

The position will involve being responsible for the care, husbandry and management of client’s ewes and rams on centre. Assisting vets and technicians with AI and ET on centre, daily semen collections and donor ewe synchronisation programmes. The candidate will also be responsible for shed preparation and centre maintenance. A passion and knowledge of the sheep industry and pedigree livestock would be advantageous.

MAIN DUTIES

– Being responsible for the care and management of clients rams and ewes on centre
– Ram/ewe management and husbandry
– Assisting vets with export ram/ewe health inspections
– Donor ewe synchronisation programming
– Shed preparation

– Centre maintenance
– Ram semen collections

– On centre AI and ET technician assistance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills

• Livestock Handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others, both internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
• Basic knowledge of computer applications
• Accurate attention to detail
• Team player
• Good time Management

Qualifications and Experience

Working as part of a small team you would be required to have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work alone. A qualification in agriculture or animal science is not essential but may be helpful. A good telephone manner is also required alongside basic computer literacy.