Assoc Veterinarian PMO

Smithfield Foods • Princeton, MO

20h

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Promotes process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system. Diagnoses and treats diseases of swine by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities Using CQI/SPC methods, monitors key indicators and formulate intervention strategies to improve system health. Examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury. Treats animal surgically or medically. Test animals for herd health monitoring. Inoculates animals against diseases and other disorders. Ensures that animals meet all federal, state, and local health and welfare regulations. Advises/teaches managers/employees about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals. Promotes teamwork with all production segments to focus on system mission. Oversees and provides guidance for animal health regulatory issues associated with production and movement of swine. Evaluates new technologies/products as they impact production and animal health. Establishes and maintains relationships for Smithfield Hog Production with academics, animal health organizations and political/health organizations Be committed to the judicious use of antimicrobials. Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental & animal welfare laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes. Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor. Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company SIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties. Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site. Performs other duties as assigned by manager. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate in their last semester of school or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited school, required.
• Eligible to practice veterinary medicine in states where farms are located within 6 months of hire.
• Current and valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Access, Internet is preferred.
• Must be available for occasional travel.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Strong Commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of farms.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 3 to 4 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning.
• Must be able to walk an occasionally up to 1 –2 miles per day.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a limited basis.
• Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.
• Must be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics (i.e. penicillin).
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous livestock handling helpful.

Responsibilities

• Promotes process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases of swine.
• Using CQI/SPC methods, monitors key indicators and formulate intervention strategies to improve system health.
• Examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury.
• Treats animal surgically or medically.
• Test animals for herd health monitoring.
• Inoculates animals against diseases and other disorders.
• Ensures that animals meet all federal, state, and local health and welfare regulations.
• Advises/teaches managers/employees about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals.
• Promotes teamwork with all production segments to focus on system mission.
• Oversees and provides guidance for animal health regulatory issues associated with production and movement of swine.
• Evaluates new technologies/products as they impact production and animal health.
• Establishes and maintains relationships for Smithfield Hog Production with academics, animal health organizations and political/health organizations
• Be committed to the judicious use of antimicrobials.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental & animal welfare laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company SIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees