Veterinarian

Summary of Core Responsibilities: The Veterinarian is responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of turkeys across Willmar Poultry Farm operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care, diagnostics, and preventative health programs. This role partners closely with commercial operations, research teams, and affiliated companies to support animal wellbeing, biosecurity, productivity, and continuous improvement. Animal Health & Biosecurity Maintain and continuously improve preventative health, biosecurity, and animal welfare programs. Follow and enforce all company policies related to biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and regulatory compliance. Serve as the on-site veterinary point of contact for internal and external customers, providing timely, professional, and proactive support. Veterinary Services & Operations Support Support operations, including live production and plant processing, by delivering superior veterinary and diagnostic laboratory services. Prepare biological samples for testing and analysis and interpret results to support sound decision-making. Collaborate with affiliated companies to develop and refine products, procedures, and practices that enhance efficiency and profitability. Research & Continuous Improvement Design, participate in, and oversee applied research trials in both production environments and controlled research settings. Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses—including charts and graphs—to document research findings and outcomes. Use logic and critical thinking to evaluate data, identify alternative solutions, and recommend improvements. Training & Communication Train and coach employees on technical practices, protocols, and animal health standards. Communicate complex technical and health-related information clearly, both verbally and in writing. Foster strong working relationships by providing superior internal and external customer service. Work Environment & Teamwork Work collaboratively in a team-based environment and support other functions as needed to achieve positive results. Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and effective time management. Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. General Working Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Eligible for remote/hybrid schedule if applicable On call or holiday requirements if applicable The Ideal Candidate Summary Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM degree from an AVMA accredited college and be eligible for licensure in multiple states. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills a plus. Be willing to work in animal production conditions and handle live birds. Must be capable of bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Must be able to adhere to bio-security and animal welfare policies. Able to work well alone and with others. Ability to travel 25% of the time required. A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record required. Compensation and Benefits Eligible We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, and company paid life insurance. Starting wage range: $120k -$180k annually. Apply Online or Contact Information Melissa Quisberg | HR Partnership Manager View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr