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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.

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 business's animal welfare policy and promote societal acceptance

Collaborate in the development and execution of health strategies and programs that promote food safety and provide a residue free product to TML customers

Work 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 assigned

Veterinary medicine practices, principles and policies

Veterinary laws and compliance regulations

Pig production and health management

Animal welfare

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 processes

Working well both independently and in a team environment. Must be a self-starter.

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.

Climbing: 41% - 70% Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40% Hearing: Over 70% Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Up to 60 Lbs Manual Dexterity: Over 70% Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40% Speaking: Over 70% Standing: Over 70% Visual: Over 70% Walking: Over 70%

Targeted pay range of $105,000 - $140,000 USD annually, depending on experience and qualification.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a 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.

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

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