Staff Veterinarian

Prestage Farms; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Family Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Savings Account Contributions

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Ames, Iowa, is seeking a skilled Veterinarian to support their operations. This role involves developing biosecurity protocols, addressing health issues, and training caretakers on herd management. Candidates should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with an emphasis on swine production, and be willing to travel for interstate compliance. The position offers various benefits including affordable health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or ability to become licensed in multiple states.
• Frequent travel to maintain operations and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement biosecurity protocols.
• Address health issues and concerns.
• Create vaccine strategies for the herd.
• Coordinate diagnostic sample collection.
• Maintain compliance with records and prescriptions.
• Provide training on herd health management.

Skills

Experience with swine production

Veterinary diagnostics

Biosecurity protocols

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

Prestage Farms is family owned, industry leading, and dedicated to continuing our legacy of integrity and innovation in pork and turkey production.

Prestage Farms is seeking a veterinarian for our Iowa Division based in Ames, Iowa. This position will be responsible for providing veterinary service, support, and care for Prestage farms of Iowa wean to finish operations including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of biosecurity protocols
• Development of plans to address health issues and concerns
• Develop and implement vaccine strategies
• Coordinate and participate in diagnostic sample collection and result summation
• Maintain prescriptions and VFDs records and compliance
• Assist with maintaining SHIP requirements
• Maintain PQA+ advisor certification and perform trainings as necessary
• Train caretakers on herd health issues, biosecurity, proper antibiotic and vaccine use

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from accredited school or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student in their last semester; emphasis on swine production
• Licensed or ability to become licensed in all states where Prestage Farms operates (AL, MS, SC, NC, OK, TX, IA)
• This position will also require monthly travel to Prestage Farms of Oklahoma (farrow to finish operation) to fulfill and maintain interstate swine movement requirements in addition to the above listed responsibilities

Benefits

• Affordable Family Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Savings Account Contributions