DNA Genetics is a privately owned and operated genetics business that focuses on the ‘Best Pig’ and the ‘Best People’ for the North American swine industry needs. DNA Genetics is seeking a Field Veterinarian. This position will be engaged in herd health monitoring, establishing herd health protocols, and assessing biosecurity principles and processes. This position will require being in the field 60-80% of the time, with occasional overnight stays.
Fundamental Responsibilities
Regulatory
- Knowledge of regulations involving interstate and international transport of swine.
- Prescribe and control all water and feed grade med use including VFD’s.
- Write and coordinate Certificate of Veterinary Inspections for Nebraska and South Dakota.
Biosecurity
- Understand, implement and reinforce DNA biosecurity standards.
- Continuously evaluate and research best biosecurity practices.
- Update and maintain the DNA Health Status and Downtime report.
- Coordinate routine disease surveillance and monitoring.
Clinical Skills
- Monitor overall herd health using science-based processes and procedures.
- Conduct timely and routine herd visits in a timely manner while effectively communicating the findings of those visits to leadership.
- Powerful observation skills.
- Exceptional gross pathology skillset.
- Ability to accurately collect diagnostic samples for timely interpretation and diagnoses.
- Effectively teach swine caretakers the definition of clinical abnormalities allowing them to rapidly identify herd health issues
- Properly communicate concerns and action plans to the production management team.
- Professional interaction and strong communication skills required to describe DNA specific farm picture, DNA health protocols, as well as clinical picture and diagnostics to producer health teams.
PQA/TQA
- Assess and monitor that all sites and practices are PQA compliant.
- Train swine caretakers and vaccination crews on the appropriate storage, preparation, mixing and dilution techniques for oral and injectable vaccines.
- Ensure that swine caretakers are using proper acceptable euthanasia techniques.
Admin
- Approve vendor invoices while monitoring antibiotic and biologics budgets.
- Manage pharmaceutical company relationships.
Requirements
- A DVM degree with an emphasis in swine production, along with experience in the swine field.
- Licensed, or ability to obtain license, in both Nebraska and South Dakota.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess a passion and belief in a team approach and the ability and willingness to work with a diverse type of skill sets in a team setting.
- Represent DNA with integrity at industry education and trade show events.
To Apply
If interested in this position, please submit your resume to sarahsp@pillenfamilyfarms.com. We will be happy to set up interviews in Columbus, Nebraska or at the Annual AASV Meeting in New Orleans from February 27 – March 1, 2016.