Veterinarian

The Veterinarian is responsible for the health and well-being of Butterball's turkey flocks to produce wholesome products efficiently and safely by conducting all necessary veterinary procedures.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Manage veterinarian region within Butterball's North Carolina Live Operation.
• Perform all necessary veterinary care and procedures for commercial turkeys grownin the assigned live operation region to ensure their care, health, and well-being.
• Provide and document surveillance, clinical diagnostics, and treatment regimens for flocks.
• Provide oversight to ensure standard operating procedures for animal care and wellbeing are met
• Act as a primary liaison with industry colleagues, customers, and regulatoryagencies as needed.
• Provide guidance to Butterball live operations and processing associates to ensureefficient production of healthy birds for processing.
• Interact with processing plant management and USDA to address health and foodsafety related plant issues.
• Promote and support the Butterball Animal Care and Well-Being and Biosecurityprograms by providing training, conducting internal audits, and coordinating third party audits for program effectiveness and results.
• Research and analyze health challenges to develop and implement vaccinationprograms and intervention strategies.
• Generate grower and associate communications to share health trends andresearch conclusions.
• Analyze long term disease trends and provide recommendations for continuousimprovement across the enterprise.
• Coordinate surveillance programs and work with diagnostic laboratory partners
• Timely approval of prescriptions.
• Oversee antibiotic use and ensure treatment plans are documented, communicated, and followed.
• Assist in research projects and other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs. * Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excels working in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and oral presentations required.
• Expert understanding of and compliance with the Animal Care and Well-Being andBiosecurity Policies and all associated procedures and protocols.
• Advanced Poultry Health Management Skills.
• Conducts all activity in compliance with appropriate veterinary practices.
• Eligible for veterinary licensure for the state of North Carolina with the requirementthat licensure will be pursued immediately after employment.
• Excellent animal handling skills.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required
• North Carolina Veterinary Medical Licensure required
• Additional poultry training or experience preferred
• Residency or Masters in poultry preferred
• Professional memberships and continuing education reimbursement provided

Work/Physical Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license, lift up to 50 pounds, can work in wet, cold, hot, dusty environments with appropriate PPE.
• Requires work around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken.
• Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.
• Noise levels in the processing plant require hearing protection.
• Ability to travel up to 50% in state.
• Ability to travel up to 20% out of state.
• Occasional night and weekend work.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.