Member of the region leadership team responsible for the health of 50,000 sows and their offspring
Investigate, assess, formulate, and present solutions to address health issues
Interpret and respond to production limiting diseases by developing, training, and executing effective strategies
Provide visit summaries and recommendations to the production team
Conduct routine health checks and implement treatment and vaccination strategies
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain VCPR with production locations
Diagnostic testing and interpretation of results
Build and maintain effective relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners
Biosecurity compliance monitoring
Schedule and conduct health related technical training (postmortem labs, biosecurity training, vaccination training)
Stay current on industry developments, research and best practices
Participate on various internal teams to provide guidance on industry requirements
Report to Regional Director; collaborate with JBS vet team
Requirements
DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from an accredited school
Eligible for veterinary licensure and USDA accreditation in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois
Competent in management of swine diseases and a working knowledge of farrow to finish management
Must be able to work well in group settings and independently
Excellent communication skills
On farm activities are expected multiple days per week
Applicant should reside in Southeast IA region or be willing to relocate
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach; occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs