Swine Production Veterinarian

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

About The Position

We have an exciting Swine Production Veterinarian opportunity in Guymon, Oklahoma operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Vet Services team. The Swine Production Veterinarian is responsible for the verification of 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. Handles health-related farm issues and communicates issues to the appropriate department head. Works directly with the production management team and veterinary services team with diagnostic work, planning health programs, monitoring health, developing systems, maintaining biosecurity programs, medication use, and involvement with governmental regulatory concerns. ABOUT US At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

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 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