Staff Veterinarian

Purpose & Scope:  This position will have direct veterinary responsibility for multiple Pilgrim’s complexes, working with live management in all areas (pullets/breeders, hatchery, broiler grow out, and plant), satisfying regulatory health requirements, ensuring implementation and compliance with company programs, and contributing to the Pilgrim’s Veterinary Services team.                                                                                                  

*****The position will be based out of a designated Pilgrim’s facility – St. Cloud, MN; Arcadia, WI; Broadway, VA; Moorefield, WV; Sanford, NC; Marshville, NC; Sumter, SC; and Athens, GA. This is NOT a remote position!   

Principle Responsibilities:

• Direct contact for bird health, animal welfare, and biosecurity in multiple Pilgrim’s complexes
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance related to VFDs, Rx, NPIP, and USDA health/export certificates
• Training and education of live team personnel
• Contribution to Pilgrim’s vet team efforts on group projects, trials, etc.

Travel:

• Routine travel required to assigned complexes
• Additional travel to live meetings, continuing education conferences, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent required
• Veterinary licensure and federal accreditation with ability to be licensed in multiple states required
• Post doctorate training program in poultry medicine preferred
• ACPV diplomate preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Office suite competency

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base Salary range of $174,059 - $211,481.10
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. 

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.  

Our core values are:  Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.