LIVE PORK ENTRY LEVEL VETERINARIAN - Southern IA or NORTH CENTRAL MO REGION<br /><br />Location: West Des Moines, IA, United States<br /><br />Date Posted: Feb 12, 2026<br /><br />Category: Live Operations<br /><br />Description<br /><br />Our Mission <br /><br />To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.<br /><br />Our foundation & our strength is in our values<br /><br />DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP <br /><br />Job Title: Entry Level Live Pork Veterinarian<br /><br />Reporting to: Sr. Live Pork Veterinarian<br /><br />Job Status: Salaried<br /><br />Position: Hybrid Remote<br /><br />Direct Reports: None<br /><br />Service Area: Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri <br /><br />Location: The applicant should reside in Southern IA or North Central MO region or be willing to relocate.<br /><br />JBS Live Pork is looking for a talented Entry Level Veterinarian. This role will be a member of the region leadership team and responsible for the health of 50,000 sows and their offspring. Will possess the ability to interpret and respond to production limiting diseases by developing, training, and executing effective strategies to support the profitability of the region while working collaboratively with the JBS vet team <br /><br />JBS offers a competitive pay, benefits package, 401K, and bonus opportunities!<br /><br />Essential Job Functions:<br /><br />(order of essential job functions does not indicate ranking of importance)<br /><br />Investigate, assess, formulate, and present solutions to address health issues<br /><br />Provide visit summaries and recommendations to the production team<br /><br />Conduct routine health checks<br /><br />Implement treatment and vaccination strategies<br /><br />Ensure regulatory compliance<br /><br />Diagnostic testing and interpretation of results<br /><br />Build and maintain effective relationships with consulting veterinarians and industry partners.<br /><br />Biosecurity compliance monitoring<br /><br />Maintain VCPR with production locations<br /><br />Schedule and conduct health related technical training such as postmortem labs, biosecurity training, and vaccination training<br /><br />Stay current on the latest industry developments, research and industry best practices<br /><br />Participate on various internal teams to provide guidance on industry requirements.<br /><br />All Other Duties as Assigned.<br /><br />Required Qualifications:<br /><br />DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from an accredited school<br /><br />Eligible for veterinary licensure and USDA accreditation in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois.<br /><br />Competent in management of swine diseases and a working knowledge of farrow to finish management.<br /><br />Must be able to work well in group settings and independently.<br /><br />Excellent communication skills.<br /><br />On farm activities are expected multiple days per week.<br /><br />Working Conditions/Environment:<br /><br />General: Both climate-controlled office and environmentally controlled confined livestock facilities.<br /><br />During farm visits one may encounter dust, odors and other hazardous conditions<br /><br />During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for the entire scheduled workday.<br /><br />During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero for the entire scheduled workday.<br /><br />Exposure to various elements inherent with Agriculture production.<br /><br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.<br /><br />The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.<br /><br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather), occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, occasionally exposed to vibration.<br /><br />The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be extreme at times.<br /><br />The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:<br /><br />Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;<br /><br />Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;<br /><br />401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;<br /><br />Better Futures Program - Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents! <br /><br />Leadership Fundamental Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training. <br /><br />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; <br /><br />Travel: Regular day travel, occasional overnight travel<br /><br />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 a 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<br /><br />EOE, including disability/vets