Veterinarian

Christensen Farms • Sleepy Eye, MN

5d • $95,209 - $157,095

About The Position

Position Overview: Under the direction of a Lead Veterinarian, this position will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production. From Our Manager: "This position presents the opportunity to join a team of leaders dedicated to operational excellence and advancing the future of pork production. In this role, you will expand beyond routine veterinary responsibilities by contributing to field trials, supporting initiatives in safety, health, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and collaborating as part of a strategically focused leadership team." - Hiring Manager

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• 1-3 years of experience in veterinary, agriculture, or livestock settings; swine industry experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of diseases and laboratory analyses
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Proven ability to use initiative and think independently
• Demonstrated commitment to the swine industry and well-being of livestock
• Ability and willingness to travel
• This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy.

Nice To Haves

• swine industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with Live Operations Team to improve Flow Performance Management of Health within flow across all stages of production (Breeding to Market)
• Contribute to research initiatives at both structure research sites and within the field.
• Implement treatment strategies
• Provide timely diagnostic service and support including the coordination of field sample collections and analysis and communication of diagnostic results
• Provide summaries and recommendations to Live Operations Team
• Respond immediately to health challenges as they arise
• Troubleshoot specific on-farm health and production problems
• Deliver appropriate technical training of the service and farm staff
• Support all initiatives and practices related to bio-security and Standard Operating Procedures within the production operation system
• Support FAD preparedness through various avenues including the training of employees as Certified Swine Sampler Collectors.
• Conduct all necessary regulatory blood testing and/or animal health checks
• Ensure regulatory compliance of animal movements and product use

Benefits

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $95,209 to $157,095 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree