Staff Veterinarian
Prestage Farms · Ames, IA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Prestage Farms is seeking a veterinarian for our Iowa Division based in Ames, Iowa. This position will provide veterinary service, support, and care for Prestage Farms of Iowa wean-to-finish operations.
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of biosecurity protocols
- Development of plans to address health issues and concerns
- Develop and implement vaccine strategies
- Coordinate and participate in diagnostic sample collection and result summation
- Maintain prescriptions and VFD records and compliance
- Assist with maintaining SHIP requirements
- Maintain PQA+ advisor certification and perform trainings as necessary
- Train caretakers on herd health issues, biosecurity, proper antibiotic and vaccine use
- Monthly travel to Prestage Farms of Oklahoma (farrow-to-finish operation) to fulfill and maintain interstate swine movement requirements
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited school or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student in their last semester
- Emphasis on swine production
- Licensed or ability to become licensed in all states where Prestage Farms operates (AL, MS, SC, NC, OK, TX, IA)
Benefits
- Affordable family health insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability
- Savings account contributions