We are currently seeking for an experienced Veterinarian to join our team with Aviagen Turkeys Inc in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Administer, evaluate, and adjust ongoing testing protocol for disease monitoring, disease susceptibility and prevention, and vaccination programs
With production staff: Monitor performance and recommend adjustments in programs, policies and procedures to improve performance in a safe and cost-effective manner
Provide in-house veterinary services. Observe a weekly schedule of location visits to advise and consult with poult and breeder production managers on bird health and disease prevention
Respond with urgency to trouble shooting bird health and disease issues that may arise
Identify risks to bird health and care by location and advice poult and breeder production managers on necessary improvements.
Train production employees on animal health policies and procedures, including but not limited to welfare, biosecurity, and how to recognize and report abnormalities.
Working closely with nutritionist and feed mill to evaluate feed quality and biosecurity.
Advise the Operations Leadership Team on technical questions related to animal care programs, biosecurity, animal welfare and other program compliance.
Remain informed of animal health care advances and best practices; communicate opportunities for improvement to appropriate managers and leaders, as appropriate, while respecting the integrity of Aviagen programs and procedures.
Support logistics team with timely information about export requirements, export document completion, and health certificate signatures.
Ability to travel to customers, some stateside and some foreign, if required.
Job Qualifications:
Accredited DVM, preferably with focus on poultry in veterinary school and/or 3-5 years of field experience with poultry.
Poultry residency program is preferred but not required; successful candidate must be able to obtain accreditation with 6 months of hire.
Relevant experiences in live animal production (Layers, Broilers, or Turkeys); prefer turkey industry background and hatchery experience, but not required.
Experience in investigating disease or health care issues and recommending solutions.
Familiar and experienced with living in and managing farm culture.
Excellent observation skills and ability to discern and describe weaknesses and issues in flock/farms.
Collaborative, with strong consulting and advisory skills.
Ability to get results in a team-oriented, participative environment.
Ability to work effectively in a multiple-location operations function.
Effective in results-oriented problem solving.
Excellent communicator; persuasive; able to positively interact with management, employees, colleagues and customers.
Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology into lay language.
Flexible; able to manage changing priorities and diverse expectations.
Willing to take accountability for actions and plans.
Excellent intuition and deductive reasoning.
Strong value standard, ethics and professionalism.
Innovative, creative, high level of enthusiasm.
Industry awareness/familiarity.
Current passport.
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) Preferred
Aviagen – Breeding Success Together
Aviagen® is more than just a leading poultry breeding company. Our mission is to nourish communities worldwide with affordable, sustainable chicken protein. We achieve this goal by “Breeding Success Together” with the world’s poultry producers and all stakeholders in the global poultry supply chain.
Our robust breeding stock is carefully bred for performance, welfare and sustainability. Over the decades, our innovative breeding techniques have resulted in a steady improvement in these traits. Our breeding innovations have enhanced feed efficiency, making commercial chicken production both environmentally responsible and economically viable for farmers. And, they have continuously improved the health and well-being of our birds.
Recognizing the varied needs of poultry producers worldwide, we offer a diverse portfolio of breeding stock, under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and Ross® brand names, as well as the Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® for niche market needs.
Aviagen is committed to ensuring food safety and security. That’s why biosecurity is paramount in our operations, safeguarding our customers' supply and preventing pathogens from entering the food chain. With pedigree breeding programs in the US and UK and supply bases across six continents, we maintain a stable supply of high-quality breeding stock.
Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, US, with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand and the US, and joint ventures in Asia, Aviagen is truly a global organization. Our more than 8,000 dedicated professionals provide a local touch, serving our customers in 100 countries. We're committed to supporting their success in offering a reliable food source for today and generations to come.
For job openings, visit www.aviagencareers.com
