Join a leading, stable, and progressively growing pork production company in Indiana. Our client is seeking a dedicated Swine Veterinarian to head their Animal Health and Welfare initiatives, playing a crucial role in the veterinary support of their farrow-to-finish operations.
THE ROLE: *Develop and implement health improvement plans across all sites within your region to enhance overall animal health. *Lead and oversee medication and vaccination programs for farrow-to-finish operations. *Conduct regular farm visits to monitor animal health status and welfare directly. *Manage diagnostic processes, including ordering and monitoring, to ensure optimal animal health. *Oversee and manage budget forecasts for veterinary services, medications, and vaccinations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. *Sustain and enhance relationships with pharmaceutical companies to ensure the best veterinary practices and supplies. *Create and maintain training modules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for animal health and care. *Coordinate and lead bio-security measures to maintain high standards of farm hygiene and disease prevention. *Deliver hands-on training to the production team, ensuring best practices in animal health and welfare are followed. *Engage with and represent the company in industry animal care groups, staying ahead of industry standards and practices. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB: *Contribute to the success of a leading pork production system *Highly competitive pay and benefits *Work in an innovative environment that utilizes the latest in swine live production THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: *A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent *Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. *Strong multitasking abilities with a collaborative spirit, capable of working effectively within a team. *A commitment to upholding and surpassing industry standards in animal care and welfare. TRAVEL: Expect overnight travel approximately one week per month to oversee and support regional operations.