Animal Scientist (Multiple Openings)

in Jasper County, IL

Job Description

EMPLOYER:    
AMVC Employee Services LLC

JOB TITLE:        
Animal Scientist (Multiple Openings)  

 
 
JOB LOCATION:    
15379 N 725th St, Newton, IL 62448

JOB DUTIES:    
Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing animal health and reproduction programs for swine management company. Specific duties include: (1) developing, implementing, and managing animal health and welfare, including administering vaccinations of sows and piglets, examining animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury, and treating sick, injured, or lame animals; (2) developing, implementing, and managing animal reproduction programs, including performing artificial insemination, detecting heat and pregnancy, selecting animals for farrow, and monitoring/assisting sows during labor; (3) as necessary, euthanizing animals using company-approved techniques; (4) developing, evaluating, and managing daily activities and processes related to iso-wean pig production including gilt development, breeding, gestation, and farrowing; (5) performing timely and accurate recordkeeping of animal health and reproduction activities; (6) maintaining biosecurity policies and procedures.
 
REQUIREMENTS:    
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, or related. Frequent travel to various unanticipated sites in Illinois required. 

Send resume to HR, AMVC Employee Services LLC, 508 Market St, Audubon, IA 50025.

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