Livestock Staff Veterinarian (Idaho)

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationships (VCPR) to prescribe animal health products and medicated feed
• Build trusted, communicative relationships with customers, jointly assuming responsibility for sound medical and nutritional decision-making
• Develop on-site knowledge of customer operations, including breeding, weaning, calving, feeding, and overall production practices
• Review and evaluate herd health and treatment records to provide practical recommendations on:
• Low-stress handling
• Disease prevention and biosecurity
• Vaccination and treatment protocols
• Product efficacy and cost/benefit analysis
• Provide input and consultation to support strategies that improve herd health outcomes, vaccination success, and treatment effectiveness
• Strengthen and support Simplot Western Stockmen’s existing customer relationships through ongoing veterinary guidance
• Write prescriptions and provide guidance on appropriate medication use
• Offer nutritional insight and product recommendations, including SWS minerals, proteins, and supplements
• Partner with SWS sales and management teams to support future growth strategies and expand veterinary networks
• Develop and deliver foundational training for SWS staff (e.g., Animal Health 101, production life cycle education)
• Participate in SWS retail store events by providing education, presentations, and technical support to producers and walk-in customers
• Support customers, retail teams, and sales representatives via phone, Microsoft Teams, and in-person consultation
• Share and reinforce high-level protocols and recommendations from Simplot’s Director of Veterinary Research
• Organize and support educational opportunities for producers, including tech bulletins, educational meetings, and producer events
• Investigate and troubleshoot unusual issues such as feed contamination, health anomalies, or increased condemnation rates
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations

Relevant Experience

• 3–5 years of related veterinary experience, ideally supporting beef and dairy production systems
• Extensive working knowledge of beef and dairy cattle health, nutrition, and production practices
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to animal health and food production
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to the beef cattle industry.
• Ability to develop and evaluate animal health programs including pest control, vaccinations, and trials of new products, drugs, and feed

Typical Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Required Certifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Licensed by the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
• IDaho Board of Pharmacy registration
• FDA Controlled Substance Registration