Veterinary Assistant - Guymon, OK

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Veterinary Assistant opportunity in Guymon, OK. The Veterinary Assistant will plan, assist, and coordinate veterinary services and animal operation teams. Responsible for training, diagnostics, and research to achieve the highest quality animal health and well-being.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection of biologic specimens that include but are not limited to tissue, oral fluids, blood, and feces for clinical case diagnosis and herd health monitoring. Handle, ship and dispose of specimens within applicable guidelines.
• Execute veterinary research including literature review, drafting protocols, and data entry.
• Educate employees of various departments on veterinary processes including but not limited to biologic specimen collection, biosecurity, and oral controlled exposure through organized training sessions.
• Audit on-farm veterinary processes and records to maintain compliance with federal, state, industry and company policies and procedures including antibiotic use.
• Assist Veterinary Lab Specialist with inoculum production. Additional administrative duties as assigned by Senior veterinarian.
• Additional projects and development will be determined by the Senior veterinarian.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Husbandry or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited veterinary technician education program.
• Proficiency in anatomy and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to become a Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) advisor.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
• The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.