Swine Veterinarian

Join a leading, stable, and progressively growing pork production company in Indiana. Our client is seeking a dedicated Swine Veterinarian to head their Animal Health and Welfare initiatives, playing a crucial role in the veterinary support of their farrow-to-finish operations.

THE ROLE:
*    Develop and implement health improvement plans across all sites within your region to enhance overall animal health.
*    Lead and oversee medication and vaccination programs for farrow-to-finish operations.
*    Conduct regular farm visits to monitor animal health status and welfare directly.
*    Manage diagnostic processes, including ordering and monitoring, to ensure optimal animal health.
*    Oversee and manage budget forecasts for veterinary services, medications, and vaccinations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and fiscal responsibility.
*    Sustain and enhance relationships with pharmaceutical companies to ensure the best veterinary practices and supplies.
*    Create and maintain training modules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for animal health and care.
*    Coordinate and lead bio-security measures to maintain high standards of farm hygiene and disease prevention.
*    Deliver hands-on training to the production team, ensuring best practices in animal health and welfare are followed.
*    Engage with and represent the company in industry animal care groups, staying ahead of industry standards and practices.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB:
*    Contribute to the success of a leading pork production system
*    Highly competitive pay and benefits
*    Work in an innovative environment that utilizes the latest in swine live production
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
*    A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
*    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
*    Strong multitasking abilities with a collaborative spirit, capable of working effectively within a team.
*    A commitment to upholding and surpassing industry standards in animal care and welfare.
TRAVEL:
Expect overnight travel approximately one week per month to oversee and support regional operations.