Veterinary Physician Assistant

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay potential

Weekend pay potential

Job summary

PIPESTONE Veterinary Services in Pipestone, MN is seeking an energetic Veterinary Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced swine health team. You will work directly with producers, identifying disease challenges and helping drive herd health programs on-farm.

Join a team that values strong relationships, proactive education, and practical solutions. Travel to rural pig facilities and collaborate with veterinarians to improve animal agriculture outcomes across farms in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of livestock industry experience.
• Previous swine industry experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Partner with veterinarians to identify disease challenges through sample collection and on-farm assessments.
• Build strong relationships with pig farmers and become a trusted advisor for their operations.
• Develop and promote proactive herd health programs.
• Lead producer education initiatives, including PQA+ Certification, Site Assessments, Secure Pork Plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Livestock industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join the PIPESTONE Veterinary Team as a Veterinary Physician Assistant!

Location: Pipestone, MN or Eastern South Dakota (Sioux Falls, Brandon, or Brookings area)

At PIPESTONE Veterinary Services, we're passionate about supporting independent family farms that help feed the world. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an energetic, relationship-driven Veterinary Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced swine health team.

If you enjoy working directly with producers, solving health challenges, and making a meaningful impact on animal agriculture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Partner with veterinarians to identify disease challenges through sample collection and on-farm assessments
• Build strong relationships with pig farmers and become a trusted advisor for their operations
• Develop and promote proactive herd health programs
• Lead producer education initiatives, including:

• PQA+ Certification
• Site Assessments
• Secure Pork Plans
• Additional producer training programs

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of livestock industry experience
• Required: Previous swine industry experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset
• Agricultural swine facilities in rural communities
• Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Hearing protection needed in certain areas

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel as needed

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Pay Range

$65,000-$75,000

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

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