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 will oversee 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
• Monitor biosecurity compliance
• 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
• Experience with swine diseases and farrow-to-finish management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel for farm visits

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of swine diseases and management practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 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 select 2-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