What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swine Veterinarian position at Clemens Family Corporation?
We’re Hiring a Swine Veterinarian for our Indiana Region. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Animal Health and Welfare activities and veterinary support of our sow system farrow-to-finish. Enjoy our progressive operations including electronic sow feeding (ESF), top-notch biosecurity practices and open pen gestation. You will report to the Vice President of IN/NC Hog Production and will be a vital Team Member in our daily operations, managing and providing oversight of the herd health programs.
- Develop and implement health improvement plans for Sow, Nursery and Finish sites
- Lead and monitor Sow, Nursery and Finishing medication and vaccination programs
- Perform direct observations of animals on farm to monitor health status and animal well being
- Order and monitor all region's diagnostics
- Monitor budget and forecast results monthly
- Manage and maintain pharmaceutical company relationships
- Build and upload training modules
- Review and approve animal health and care SOPs
- Coordinate and facilitate Bio-security activities
- Budget and forecast medications, vaccinations, animal welfare and veterinarian services quarterly
- Provide hands-on training to production team on health and welfare programs
- Participate and represent Company in industry animal care groups
This Role is for You if:
- You have a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent with the ability to attain veterinary licenses in the states of business.
- You have the ability to: set, pursue and attain achievable goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstance
- You have the ability to: analyze all aspects of a situation to gain thorough insight to make decisions; identify and evaluate resources; apply problem solving abilities; be objective and fairly evaluate the different aspects of a situation.
- You are able to establish a process for activities that lead to the implementation of systems, procedures or outcomes.
- You are available for overnight travel 1 week a month.
- You have skills to maneuver and utilize the functions of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- You are multi-task oriented and a team player.
- You understand that the Company is a producer of high quality pork and be supportive of the mission of raising swine for meat
- You are committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals.
