Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics are seeking a veterinarian to join our Veterinary Services team in Columbus, Nebraska at our new office facilities and world headquarters. We are a fully integrated, family-owned swine production company and genetics company with farms located across Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. This veterinarian will be part of a progressive team of health professionals, producers, nutritionists, geneticists, technical advisors, researchers, and support team members, all striving to be industry leaders while maintaining our core principles: do what’s right, do the best you can, treat others the way you want to be treated. Swine experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provides veterinary support and technical services to nucleus, multiplication, sow production, and nursery finish systems, with a primary focus on nursery/finish health and production
- Conducts diagnostic investigations and prescribes timely, progressive, and effective interventions
- Executes health monitoring programs
- Manages and performs regulatory duties
- Oversees animal welfare and Pork Quality Assurance programs
- Ensures exceptional biosecurity processes at all levels of production
- Assists with protocol development and process improvements
Additional opportunities could include
- Developing and performing swine health research
- Growing internal diagnostic technologies and laboratory capabilities
- Data analysis and reporting
Requirements
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, advanced interpersonal communication
- Belief in our core values and commitment to upholding them daily
- DVM degree from an accredited U.S. College of Veterinary Medicine
- Ability to become licensed and accredited in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota
- Knowledge of swine diseases and the pork industry
To Apply
Application and CV can be submitted through https://pillendnacareers.workbrightats.com/jobs/494438.html or emailed to sarahsp@pillenfamilyfarms.com.