Staff Veterinarian - Iowa Falls/West Des Moines, IA

Iowa Select Farms; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company located in Iowa is seeking a veterinary professional to support their production goals. The role involves developing biosecurity protocols and providing veterinary care to animals. Candidates must possess a DVM with a focus on swine production and have relevant field experience. This full-time position requires commitment to animal wellbeing and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in the swine field is required for consideration.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and remove mortality weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Adhere to bio-security, safety, and animal wellbeing policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary service and support to Iowa Select Farms animals.
• Develop and assist in implementation of Biosecurity Protocols for the system.
• Understand current health issues and develop strategies to address them.
• Assist production personnel on assessing health on site including diagnostic collection and data organization.
• Take ownership in the system and provide leadership in the system as part of the production leadership team.
• Conduit for innovative health solutions.
• Develop programs which insure responsible use of antibiotics in the system.
• Develop and implement programs to achieve budgeted costs for animal health and supply costs.

Skills

Veterinary service

Biosecurity protocols

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication proficiency

Education

DVM with emphasis in swine production

Job description

We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to: Our Animals, Our People, Our Environment, and Our Community.

The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote: Respect, Accountability, Good Decision-Making, and Flexibility.

Purpose Of Position

Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve the health of the system and assist production services in achieving system production goals. Ensure compliance for the legal and responsible use of antibiotics in the production system.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary service and support to Iowa Select Farms animals.
• Develop and assist in implementation of Biosecurity Protocols for the system.
• Understand current health issues and develop short- and long-term strategies to address the issues.
• Assist production personnel on assessing health on site including diagnostic collection and data organization.
• Take ownership in the system and provide leadership in the system as part of the production leadership team.
• Conduit for innovative health solutions.
• Develop programs which insure responsible use of antibiotics in the system.
• Develop and implement programs to achieve budgeted costs for animal health and supply costs.

Company Expectations

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times.
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures.
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration Skills.
• Teamwork.
• Decision Making.
• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving.
• Project Management.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Minimum of 50% of the time on farm in the field with pigs.
• The environment of this position will change daily pending weekly schedule.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physicality Requirements

• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift at least 40 pounds and remove mortality weighing up to 300 lbs. with farm supplied tools.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL

• Regular travel will be required for this position which entails the utilization of a company vehicle.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE And OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• A DVM with emphasis in swine production along with experience in the swine field is required for consideration.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.