Job Description
- Advise and collaborate in designing flock health, vaccination and coccidiosis control programs.
- Lead efforts in improving poultry husbandry and animal welfare.
- Assist in cross training poultry health, welfare and husbandry.
- Collaborate with Broiler Departments in litter management, ventilation and brooding to ensure good chick quality and poultry livability.
- Develop a working knowledge of industry benchmarking reports, and how health programs impact this ranking.
- Collaborate with nutritionist on feed programs, with responsibility for VFD compliance.
- Assist in managing the Company's animal welfare program.
- All other relevant projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with further poultry studies acquired through formal training or through demonstrated work experience in the poultry industry required.
- Must hold a state license to practice veterinary medicine and be a USDA APHIS accredited food animal veterinarian.
- After joining Koch Foods, must obtain licensure in TN, AL, GA, and MS.
- Experience in poultry industry live operations required.
- Knowledge of NCC Welfare standards.
- Organized and able to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent technology, computer, math and analytical skills.
Benefits Information
Benefits Eligibility Varies
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Savings Plan
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
Perks & Bonuses:
- Paid Continueing Education and Licensure Fees
- Promotional Career Opportunities
- All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
- Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
- Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!
