Autonomous Production Veterinarian – Sow Herds & Innovation

Animal Science Monitor; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus negotiable

Job summary

Animal Science Monitor seeks a Production Veterinarian to oversee herd health across sow units and gilt development, partnering with ownership and a retiring DVM as part-time support. The role emphasizes autonomy, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across field teams.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM with U.S. licensure, 5+ years in sow production, and willingness to work within a family-owned pork production system that values steady operations, relocation assistance, a

Qualifications

• DVM with U.S. veterinary licensure (or eligible for Ohio license upon hire).
• 5+ years sow production experience in the U.S. — finishing experience is a bonus but sow background is essential.
• TN visa, permanent residency, or U.S. citizenship.
• Self-motivated, independent, and improvement-minded.
• Team-oriented communicator who builds strong relationships across field teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain herd health and welfare across four sow units (2,500 head each) and supporting gilt herds.
• Strengthen and enforce biosecurity and disease prevention protocols.
• Split time between field work (~50%) and documentation/analysis (~50%).
• Oversee the production manager, gilt selection teams, and collaborate with service reps to optimize performance.
• Diagnose health concerns and advise on treatment, vaccination, and reproductive programs.
• Design and implement research/improvement projects — autonomy encouraged.
• Monitor performance data and identify areas for operational gains.
• Train and mentor staff on herd health standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate veterinary records and report to leadership.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Herd health management

Biosecurity protocols

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independent/improvement-minded

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Animal Science Monitor seeks a Production Veterinarian to oversee herd health across sow units and gilt development, partnering with ownership and a retiring DVM as part-time support. The role emphasizes autonomy, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across field teams.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM with U.S. licensure, 5+ years in sow production, and willingness to work within a family-owned pork production system that values steady operations, relocation assistance, a