Swine Veterinarian (SD/MN)
Job #: 167276
Location: SD
A leading pork powerhouse is in need of a Swine Veterinarian to develop and promote health programs. As the Swine Veterinarian, you will provide outstanding veterinary care and service to their clients, ensuring profitability and high-quality animal health care.
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Highly competitive salary (client understands it's a candidate's market and will pay premium for experience)
- Newly-created role due to expansion
- Work with one of the fastest growing and stable pork powerhouses
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and office from home as needed
- Various career advancement opportunities
- Low cost of living area
- Client-paid professional dues and licensure
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Relationship Building: Establish and nurture strong relationships with farmers, becoming a trusted advisor for their operations.
- Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and implement SOPs to guarantee profitability and high-quality care for clients.
- Disease Management: Identify the root causes of diseases, accurately diagnose, and treat pigs for better health.
- Treatment Planning: Determine the most effective treatment options, working with clients to design optimal treatment plans.
- Health Program Management: Design, implement, and oversee health programs, including biosecurity, surveillance, vaccination, and medication.
- Troubleshooting: Support farmers by troubleshooting daily animal health challenges.
- Ethical Veterinary Practice: Apply a scientific approach grounded in ethical principles that align with our client's core values.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or a bachelor's degree.
- Experience: Prior experience in the veterinary field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Skills and Abilities:Communication and Conflict Resolution: Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and presentation skills. Collaboration: Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff across different locations.