Position Announcement: Associate Director, Wean-to-Market Business Unit Veterinarian

October 25, 2013 — The Maschhoffs

The Maschhoffs, one of the largest independent pork producers in the U.S., is looking for an Associate Director, Wean-To-Market Business Unit Veterinarian.

Job Overview: The Wean-to-Market Business Unit Veterinarian is responsible for supporting systems-based decisions as a liaison to the Wean-to-Market (WTM) production unit, providing technical expertise in health management including biosecurity; disease identification, prevention, control and treatment; regulatory and food safety requirements; and shares in fiduciary responsibility for health decisions. The role supports implementation of the Health Services (HS) vision by providing tactical direction through training and deployment of a team of Herd Veterinarians and Veterinary Assistants performing Health Services. Services include reviewing evidence and making socially and fiscally responsible recommendations to Wean-to-Market production leaders on intervention options based on sound science. The leader ensures transparency of health information to all stakeholders through the development and maintenance of electronic health monitoring tools. The role will maintain routine communication with the Wean-to-Market leadership monitoring Wean-to-Market and Health Services performance while seeking customer service feedback. Success requires routine communication with the Health Services Director providing updates on health strategy efficacy, identified threats to Wean-to-Market health management and performance of the Herd Veterinarian and Veterinary Assistant teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: DVM Degree from an accredited veterinary college and the ability to obtain licensure and USDA accreditation in IL, IN, MO, OK, GA, AL, NE and IA.

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in swine medicine, regulatory compliance and disease prevention. Experience managing people is preferred.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrea Achelpohl at andrea.achelpohl@pigsrus.net or 618-844-7408.