Swine Production Veterinary Internship

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a an 8-10 week Swine Production Veterinarian Internship in Guymon, OK. The Seaboard Foods production veterinarian internship gives veterinary students insight and experience in production herd health. The veterinarian internship will provide hands-on and technical training in veterinarian practices, including bleeding, necropsy, full tissue work-ups, differential diagnostic lists, developing action and treatment plans, conducting veterinary and health audits, collecting samples, and managing other health concerns as they arise. The veterinary internship may require several mini-projects as assigned by the veterinary staff throughout the summer. This internship is a paid internship ), with housing and utility costs provided. The internship is approximately 8-10 weeks and is located in Guymon, Oklahoma. 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

Currently enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree/program in the 1st or 2nd year of (DVM student (accepted into a DVM program; not pre‑vet). with an emphasis in swine medicine/large animal production required
Experience and interest in working with swine highly preferred
Strong Communication skills and experience in hands animal or swine production environments
Willingness to relocate and travel in Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Texas

Responsibilities

Demonstrating a working knowledge of swine anatomy.
Demonstrating ability to learn and perform technical veterinarian skills, such as bleeding, necropsy, collecting a full set of tissue for diagnostic samples, creating differential diagnostic lists, determining treatments, and other tasks as determined by the veterinary staff.
Learning and putting into practice Seaboard Foods' vaccination programs and euthanasia procedures and utilizing case logs.
Understanding and following the company biosecurity policies.
Working directly with and learning from members of the veterinary staff to determine and develop an applicable mini-project that will benefit both the student and the company.
Identifying a faculty member mentor to serve as a reference and liaison between the company and the university.