Animal Care Specialist


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Job Title: Animal Care Specialist
Location: Kemptville, Central Canada, Canada

Company: Semex
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Animal Health
Career Type: Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1
Salary: with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.
$21.00 HOUR

Job Description:

Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)

 

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

 

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our Housing Team. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, the successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties. 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Perform semen collection procedures
  • Feed and care for bulls, ensuring proper nutrition and welfare
  • Operate and maintain farm equipment safely and efficiently
  • Assist with seasonal crop work
  • Conduct mechanical and manual barn cleaning
  • Handle hay, silage, and manure as part of daily operations

 

What You Need to Succeed:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Strong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling and care
  • Ability to operate farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
  • Physically capable of handling large animals
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindsetk

 

Why Join Semex: 

Health & Wellness

  • Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
  • Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

  • Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
  • Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

  • Learning and development catalog and opportunities
  • Social committee events 
  • Annual allowance forSemexShop to purchaseSemex/Boviteqbranded clothing and merchandise

 

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate 

This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location offering a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications. 

 

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk! 

 

Interested in joining our Team? Submit your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.

 

Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com. 

 

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.  

 

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.  

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION
Job Post Date: 01/16/26
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Country: Canada

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