Herd Veterinarian (Western IL and Eastern IA) at The Maschhoffs

Under general supervision the position serves as a liaison to the operating division and assists the General Manager with implementation of both Health Assurance and production operations. The role collaborates with the internal veterinary team and consulting veterinarians to provide production management personnel with fiscally and socially responsible strategies for managing the health of their animals. The position provides training and development for production personnel innovation to production practices and good stewardship of the animals and other resources.Job Duties & Functions:Responsible for execution of a system that coordinates routine herd health activities including diagnostic monitoring herd visit schedules report management and protocol distribution and updating.Collaborate with Animal Care and production management to develop animal treatment processing and vaccination protocols on the basis of sound scientific Standard Operating Procedures and return on investment analysis.Provide training on health and production protocol to a broad spectrum of production and management personnel.Provide tactical in barn support of health strategy execution.Assist in the development implementation and execution of practices and programs that support the businesss animal welfare policy and promote societal acceptanceCollaborate in the development and execution of health strategies and programs that promote food safety and provide a residue free product to TML customersWork collaboratively with the TML internal veterinary team and a team of consulting veterinarians to develop and implement an annual operating plan.Work cohesively with the members of the Animal Care Team to ensure that the service division provides a comprehensive best in class animal care program.Review advise and work collaboratively throughout the business to implement bio-security practices.Perform other duties as assignedSkills & Abilities:Knowledge of:Veterinary medicine practices principles and policiesVeterinary laws and compliance regulationsPig production and health managementAnimal welfareSkilled In:Communicating proficiently both orally and in writing and possessing the ability to adapt communication style to match the readiness level of the audience.Applying scientific principles and business acumen to decision making processesWorking well both independently and in a team environment. Must be a self-starter.Ability to:Communicate motivate and organize projects among a broad spectrum of production and management personnel frequently under deadline.Handle physical demands of lifting and securing animals.Physical DemandsClimbing: 41% - 70%Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%Hearing: Over 70%Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Up to 60 LbsManual Dexterity: Over 70%Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40% Speaking: Over 70%Standing: Over 70%Visual: Over 70%Walking: Over 70%Compensation and Benefits:Targeted pay range of $105000 - $140000 USD annually depending on experience and qualification.The Maschhoffs offersfull-time regular employeesa comprehensive benefits package including:Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.Two options for dental coverage both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.Group rate vision benefits.Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee spouse and child life insurance policies.Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions which is immediately vested.A generous paid time off program including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.Position Qualifications:Minimum Education: Degree from an accredited veterinary college (DVM).Minimum Years of Experience: 0-1 year; Related veterinary college classroom lab and intern pig management experience and a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in determined states in which TML has production involvement.License or Certification: DVM Key Skills Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Microsoft Access,Customer Service,Communication skills,TFS,Sage,Sonography,Conflict Management,Animal Handling,Pharmacy Residency,Critical Care Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 105000 - 140000