LIVE PORK VETERINARIAN - Central or Southern MO

JBS USA; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 60 days

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching after 1 year

Professional development

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Live Pork Veterinarian to support health programs across Arkansas and Missouri. This hybrid role requires on-farm visits, remote coordination, and collaboration with production teams to protect swine health and optimize performance.

You will investigate health issues, implement vaccines and treatments, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain VCPR with production locations, while building strong relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM from an accredited school and be eligible for MO/AR licensure.
• Experience managing swine health and disease in production settings.
• Comfortable working in group settings and independently.
• Excellent communication with production and veterinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate health issues and present solutions to address health issues.
• Provide visit summaries and recommendations to the production team.
• Conduct routine health checks.
• Implement treatment and vaccination strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation of results.
• Build and maintain relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners.
• Biosecurity compliance monitoring.
• Maintain VCPR with production locations.
• Schedule and conduct health‑related technical training.
• Stay current on industry developments and best practices.
• Participate on internal teams to provide guidance on industry requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Independence

On-farm livestock handling

Education

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

USDA accreditation knowledge

MO/AR licensure process

Job description

Job Title

Live Pork Veterinarian

Reporting To

Multiplication Regional Director

Job Status

Salaried

Position Type

Hybrid Remote

Service Area

Arkansas and Missouri

Location

The applicant should reside in Southern or Central MO region or be willing to relocate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, formulate, and present solutions to address health issues
• Provide visit summaries and recommendations to the production team
• Conduct routine health checks
• Implement treatment and vaccination strategies
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation of results
• Build and maintain effective relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners
• Biosecurity compliance monitoring
• Maintain VCPR with production locations
• Schedule and conduct health‑related technical training such as postmortem labs, biosecurity training, and vaccination training
• Stay current on the latest industry developments, research and best practices
• Participate on various internal teams to provide guidance on industry requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from an accredited school
• Eligible for veterinary licensure and USDA accreditation in Missouri and Arkansas
• Competent in management of swine diseases and a working knowledge of farrow‑to‑finish management
• Must be able to work well in group settings and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• On‑farm activities expected multiple days per week

Working Conditions / Environment

• General: Both climate‑controlled office and environmentally controlled confined livestock facilities
• During farm visits may encounter dust, odors and other hazardous conditions
• Summer months outside temperatures can exceed 100°F for the entire scheduled workday
• Winter months outside temperatures can drop below 0°F for the entire scheduled workday
• Exposure to various elements inherent with agriculture production
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and arms; occasional climbing or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regular talking or hearing; occasional tasting or smelling
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, extreme heat, electrical shock, or vibration
• Noise level usually moderate but can become extreme at times

Compensation and Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the vesting schedule
• Better Futures Program – Online classes or select 2‑year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Leadership Fundamental Program: opportunity to grow your career through leadership training
• Incentive Pay: eligible to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan; amount varies and is subject to standard terms and conditions

Travel

Regular day travel, occasional overnight travel

Background & Legal

• Drug, alcohol, and background checks conducted for all new team members post‑offer prior to start of employment
• Verification of employment eligibility required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, documented by end of third day of work
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets