Swine Veterinarian

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

• This veterinarian will be part of a progressive team of health professionals, producers, nutritionists, geneticists, technical advisors, researchers, and support team members.
• Provides veterinary support and technical services to nucleus, multiplication, sow production, and nursery finish systems, with a primary focus on nursery/finish health and production.
• Conducts diagnostic investigations and prescribes timely, progressive, and effective interventions.
• Ensures exceptional biosecurity processes at all levels of production.
• Additional opportunities include but are not limited to:
• Assists with protocol development and process improvements.
• Oversees animal welfare and Pork Quality Assurance programs.
• Growing internal diagnostic technologies and laboratory capabilities.
• Developing and performing swine health research.
• Executing health monitoring programs.
• Data analysis and reporting.
  

• Swine experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, advanced interpersonal communication.
• Ability to become licensed and accredited in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.
• DVM degree from an accredited U.S. College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Belief in our core values and commitment to upholding them daily.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.
• Knowledge of swine diseases and the pork industry preferred.
• The opportunity would lie within Nebraska.