Smithfield is the world’s largest pork processor, the largest hog producer in the United States and a leader in numerous packaged meats categories. We are committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintaining robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs. Smithfield is looking for a Veterinarian 2 in our Hog Production Division based out of Algona, Iowa.
This position requires:
- Ability to monitor and evaluate key performance indicators and formulate intervention strategies to improve system health.
- Evaluate and enhance biosecurity within modern commercial swine finishing and sow systems.
- Examine animals to determine nature of disease or injury and determine treatment strategies.
- Develop and evaluate routine testing for herd health evaluation
- Develop strategies to reduce impact of diseases and other disorders.
- Ensure that animals meet all federal, state, and local health and welfare regulations.
- Advise and teach employees/caretakers about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health and welfare of animals.
- Promote teamwork within all production segments to focus on system mission.
- Oversee and provide guidance for animal health regulatory issues associated with production and movement of swine.
- Evaluate new technologies/products/processes and the impact on production and animal health.
- Establish and maintain relationships for Smithfield, dba Murphy-Brown LLC with academics, animal health organizations and political/health organizations.
- Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield, dba Murphy Brown LLC subscribes.
- Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
- Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
- Responsible for being in compliance with all animal welfare laws and procedures to which Smithfield, dba Murphy-Brown LLC subscribes.
- Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited school. Must currently be or be willing to become licensed in Iowa and surrounding states.
- Must have 2-5 years post graduate experience. Swine production experience, leadership experience, and/or Master of Science degree preferred.
- Current and valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR
- Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Access to internet is preferred.
- Must be available for domestic travel, which may include overnight stays.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Please direct questions or inquiries to:
Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach
Senior Veterinarian
nlauterbach@smithfield.com
or
Tina Ulfers
Human Resources Generalist
tulfers@smithfield.com
To Apply
Go to https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/careers. Click the "Search available positions" button twice, then choose "IA" under the "All States" drop down and "Algona" under the "All Cities" drop down. Click on "Veterinarian 2" to access and apply for Job ID# 20001001.
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer.