veterinarian - Mount Pleasant, United States - JBS USA

    JBS USA
    JBS USA Mount Pleasant, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Position at Pilgrim's

    Veterinarian

    Purpose & Scope: This position will have direct veterinary responsibility for multiple Pilgrim's complexes, working with live management in all areas (pullets/breeders, hatchery, broiler grow out, and plant), satisfying regulatory health requirements, ensuring implementation and compliance with company programs, and contributing to the Pilgrim's Veterinary Services team.

    Principle Responsibilities:

  • Direct contact for bird health, animal welfare, and biosecurity in multiple Pilgrim's complexes
  • Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance related to VFDs, Rx, NPIP and USDA health/export certificates
  • Training and education of live team personnel
  • Contribution to Pilgrim's vet team efforts on group projects, trials, etc.
  • Travel:

  • Travel required to assigned complexes
  • Additional travel to live meetings, continuing education conferences, etc.
  • Required Qualifications:

  • DVM or equivalent
  • Post doctorate training program in poultry medicine preferred
  • ACPV diplomate preferred
  • Veterinary license and federal accreditation with ability to be licensed in multiple states preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Microsoft Office suite competency
  • EOE/Vet/Disabled