Director of Regional Veterinary Services Job at Perdue Farms
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
Perdue is seeking a Licensed and Board Certified/Board Eligible Doctor of Veterinary Medicine responsible for animal health, carcass quality, food safety, poultry welfare, biosecurity, emergency preparedness, industry liaison, regulatory/certification issues, and special projects as assigned. This position will be based in the regional vicinity of Washington, IN and will include a relocation package.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate animal health in Perdue production facilities and plan veterinary health programs. Supervise and direct animal treatments. Ensure legal and appropriate usage of animal drugs, remedies, and vaccines. Maintain veterinarian/client relationship with Perdue food animal production.
- Lead or supervise company activities relating to biosecurity and animal welfare. Supervise or advise as appropriate regarding in-house or external laboratory testing relating to animal health and food safety.
- As assigned by supervisor or the company, lead or assist veterinary related company activities in the area of carcass quality, food safety, industry and government (local, state, federal) liaison, regulatory/certification, and emergency preparedness.
- Maintain, add, or upgrade professional licensures, accreditations, and certifications necessary for the position.
- Maintain professional capabilities, knowledge, and experience regarding the practice of veterinary medicine and emergency animal diseases for the relevant species.
- Supervise associates as assigned with regard to their professional activities. Fulfill all standard HR-related responsibilities regarding all supervised associates.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience
REQUIRED: DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine and active veterinary license in good standing in a least one US state. If veterinary degree is from a non-AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine but veterinary license in at least one US state exists, AVMA-accredited requirement can be waived.
- Position requires 5-10 years of experience in the practice of poultry medicine in a live production or diagnostic setting.
- Turkey experience in preferred.
- Must have strong computer skills with standard business software. Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED: Board certified or eligible to be board certified within one year of employment in Poultry Medicine or other Veterinary Specialty relevant to the position.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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