Veterinarian

We are proud to partner one of the largest, pork producers in the United States. Our client operates in the Midwest across several feed mills and multiple farms. They are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Position Overview The Veterinarian will work closely with the Production Operations team to develop and implement strategies that improve the health and performance of the swine herd. This role focuses on process-driven approaches to optimize productivity and herd management. The Veterinarian provides hands‑on experience and the opportunity to build expertise across all phases of swine production. What You Will Do Herd Health Strategy & Disease Management Lead disease surveillance, monitoring, and intervention strategies Implement treatment strategies to maintain and improve herd health. Respond promptly to emerging health challenges and troubleshooting on‑farm production issues. Lead investigations regarding biosecurity breaches and critical health challenges Biosecurity, Welfare and Regulatory Oversight Support and enforce all biosecurity measures and Standard Operating Procedures within the production system. Conduct necessary regulatory diagnostic testing and animal health checks, ensuring compliance with all regulations regarding animal movements and product use. Supporting Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Preparedness Education, Training & Knowledge Translation Support live operations by delivering technical training to service and farm staff to ensure proper herd management practices. Communicating complex veterinary and biological concepts in clear, actionable terms for field execution Provide timely diagnostic support, including coordinating field sample collection, analyzing results, and communicating findings. Prepare summaries and offer recommendations to the Production Operations Team based on diagnostic and field data. Support field trials and applied research to evaluate new technologies, vaccines or therapeutics or management practices Understand and utilize all herd‑level data; mortality, morbidity, flow performance to determine best protocols for herd management and improvement with overall performance. Use data of overall pig performance and cost; mortality, morbidity, efficiency and throughput outcomes to measure/evaluate intervention success and drive continuous improvement initiatives Your background Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and have 0-1 years of relevant veterinary or animal health experience. Possess a strong understanding of animal diseases and laboratory analyses. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Work effectively in a team-oriented environment while managing time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing setting. Build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts through strong interpersonal skills and independent initiative. Show commitment to the swine industry and the well‑being of livestock, with the ability and willingness to travel as needed. What's in it for you Take advantage of hands‑on learning opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr