LIVE PORK VETERINARIAN - Central or Southern MO

About the role

JBS Live Pork is seeking a Live Pork Veterinarian to join the multiplication region leadership team. This role is responsible for the health of 26,000 sows and their offspring, which produce replacements for the commercial regions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, formulate, and present solutions to address health issues
• Provide visit summaries and recommendations to the production team
• Conduct routine health checks
• Implement treatment and vaccination strategies
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Diagnose and interpret diagnostic test results
• Build and maintain effective relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners
• Maintain biosecurity compliance
• Monitor and maintain Veterinary Client Patient Record (VCPR) with production locations
• Schedule and conduct health-related technical training
• Stay current on the latest industry developments, research, and best practices
• Participate on various internal teams to provide guidance on industry requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from an accredited school
• Eligible for veterinary licensure and USDA accreditation in Missouri and Arkansas
• Competent in managing swine diseases and a working knowledge of farrow to finish management
• Able to work well in group settings and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work multiple days per week on-farm

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri and Arkansas
• Must have a strong understanding of swine diseases and farrow-to-finish management
• Must be able to work effectively in both climate-controlled office environments and environmentally controlled livestock facilities
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of swine diseases and farrow-to-finish management
• Experience with diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Better Futures Program: online classes or two-year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Ledgery Fundamental Program: opportunity to grow your career through leadership training
• Incentive pay: eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan
• Travel: regular day travel, occasional overnight travel