Prestage Farms is family owned, industry leading, and dedicated to continuing our legacy of integrity and innovation in pork and turkey production.
Prestage Farms is seeking a veterinarian for our Iowa Division based in Ames, Iowa. This position will be responsible for providing veterinary service, support, and care for Prestage farms of Iowa wean to finish operations including but not limited to:
Responsibilities
Development and implementation of biosecurity protocols
Development of plans to address health issues and concerns
Develop and implement vaccine strategies
Coordinate and participate in diagnostic sample collection and result summation
Maintain prescriptions and VFDs records and compliance
Assist with maintaining SHIP requirements
Maintain PQA+ advisor certification and perform trainings as necessary
Train caretakers on herd health issues, biosecurity, proper antibiotic and vaccine use
Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from accredited school or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student in their last semester; Emphasis on swine production
Licensed or ability to become licensed in all states where Prestage Farms operates (AL, MS, SC, NC, OK, TX, IA)
This position will also require monthly travel to Prestage Farms of Oklahoma (farrow to finish operation) to fulfill and maintain interstate swine movement requirements in addition to the above listed responsibilities