This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the dynamic intersection of veterinary expertise and agricultural innovation. The organization nurtures a culture of continuous learning, promoting professional growth and collaboration across teams.
In this position, you will have the chance to:
- Drive meaningful advancements in animal health and production.
- Lead initiatives that will shape the future of livestock management.
- Collaborate within a supportive, innovative team environment. This role grants you autonomy, provides leadership opportunities, and involves you in cutting-edge agricultural practices, enabling you to make a tangible impact in the livestock industry.

**Job Description**
As a Veterinarian I – Pork Live Production, you will play a crucial role in managing health-related protocols and nurturing cooperation between company producers and internal technical services.
Your primary responsibility will involve overseeing wean-to-market operations in the Midwest, tackling health challenges head-on and implementing innovative processes to enhance animal welfare and biosecurity. You will have the opportunity to significantly influence livestock health management by offering expert guidance, conducting farm assessments, and facilitating training programs.
This position blends strategic problem-solving with practical, hands-on work, ensuring sustainable health practices in pork production.
**Key Responsibilities** **Health Management:**
- Oversee health-related protocols and formulate immediate and long-term action plans to address farm health issues.
- Collaborate with farm personnel and the Technical Services department to devise innovative strategies for disease management and biosecurity.
**Farm Assessments and Training:** -
Conduct regular evaluations of farms, including health assessments and biosecurity audits.
- Assist in training farm personnel to guarantee proper implementation of established health-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
**Strategic Planning:**
- Analyze health challenges and trends, offering actionable insights to improve swine welfare and production.
- Develop long-term solutions to enhance health management and mitigate disease risks.
**Collaboration:**
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including farm producers and production management. - Effectively communicate findings and strategies to internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
**Non-Negotiable Requirements:** -
**Education:**
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with the ability to practice in the United States. -
**Experience:** At least 3 years of relevant experience (time in veterinary college counts toward this). - **Licensure:** Active licensure or a willingness to obtain licensure in Indiana, Illinois, and other Midwest states. - **Special Skills:
** Solid understanding of diseases and disorders affecting swine welfare.
**Nice-to-Have Skills:**
- Advanced knowledge of swine or livestock health management.
- Familiarity with disease outbreak management and preventative veterinary strategies.
- Expertise in biosecurity practices and production management technologies.
- Experience in training teams and implementing SOPs.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a background in the Midwest livestock industry.
**Additional Details** -
**Variable Compensation:
** Competitive pay and benefits package. -
**Sponsorship:** Not available. - **Equity:** Yes. -
**Relocation:** Available regionally. 
*Travel:** 10 or more domestic trips per year.