Swine Production Veterinarian

Seaboard Corporation•Hinton, OK

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This exciting Swine Production Veterinarian opportunity is located in Guymon, Oklahoma operations, where the successful candidate will be a key member of the Vet Services team. The role involves verifying the health of Seaboard Foods swine herds through direct interaction with company producers and contract growers, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and production practices. The veterinarian will handle health-related farm issues, communicate them to appropriate department heads, and work directly with the production management team and veterinary services team on diagnostic work, health program planning, health monitoring, system development, biosecurity programs, medication use, and governmental regulatory concerns. Seaboard Foods is a top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to over 30 countries, committed to producing wholesome pork and connecting every step from farms to family tables. With more than 5,400 employees across five states, the company focuses on animal well-being, environmental responsibility, employee welfare, and community engagement. Seaboard Foods, owned by Fortune 500 company Seaboard Corporation, is recognized for its sustainability efforts, including renewable gas projects on its farms, and has been nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with an emphasis in swine medicine/production required
Licensed, or ability to become licensed, to practice veterinary medicine in the states of Oklahoma
1+ years’ experience in swine or large animal population health
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Working knowledge of pork production systems
Valid Driver's License & MVR is required for this role

Responsibilities

Directs the diagnosis and treatment of clinical swine diseases
Assists with any issues involving swine health
Works closely with Seaboard Foods production management teams and contract growers
Develops and implements health programs and ensures compliance with all governmental and company regulations
Interacts with government and industry professionals to monitor diseases of national and international significance
Evaluates data based on numbers pulled, total dead, morbidity, and mortality
Examines animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries
Collects body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis
Confers with other team members to resolve animal health issues
Collaboratively develops improved processes and the effect of production practices on population health around production management, health management, genetic improvement, and biosecurity
Critiques existing programs in an effort to continually improve