A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As theworld's largest pork processor and hog producer, we're a $16-billionglobal food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We'relooking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting andmeaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityPromotes process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order toimprove the health of the system. Diagnoses and treats diseases of swine byperforming the following duties.

　　SALARY RANGE: $94,000 to $138,050Core Responsibilities

　　Using CQI/SPC methods, monitors key indicators and formulate interventionstrategies to improve system health.

　　Examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury.

　　Treats animal surgically or medically.

　　Test animals for herd health monitoring.

　　Inoculates animals against diseases and other disorders. Ensures that animalsmeet all federal, state, and local health and welfare regulations.

　　Advises/teaches managers/employees about sanitary measures, feeding,and general care to promote health of animals.

　　Promotes teamwork with all production segments to focus on system mission. -Oversees and provides guidance for animal health regulatory issues associatedwith production and movement of swine.

　　Evaluates new technologies/products as they impact production and animalhealth.

　　Establishes and maintains relationships for Smithfield Hog Production withacademics, animal health organizations and political/health organizations

　　Be committed to the judicious use of antimicrobials.

　　Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental & animal welfarelaws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.

　　Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.

　　Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with companySIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties.

　　Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and will beresponsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

　　Performs other duties as assigned by manager.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level ofwork being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended tobe an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredof personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform theessential functions.

　　Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited school, required.

　　2+ years experience in veterinary medicine and swine health preferable inlarge systems, required.

　　Eligible to practice veterinary medicine in states where farms are locatedwithin 6 months of hire.

　　Current and valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

　　Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Access, Internet is preferred.

　　Must be available for occasional travel.

　　Must be available to work nights and weekends when necessary. Weekend,evening, and holiday work required as needed.

　　Previous livestock handling helpful.

　　Strong Commitment to teamwork.

　　Willingness to shower daily in and out of farms.

　　Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

　　Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while buildingstrong working relationships and a positive work environment.Work Environment & Physical Demands

　　The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reaso able accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.

　　Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 3 to 4 hours per day, walking