Poultry Veterinarian
VPGC, LLC is currently seeking to recruit a Poultry Veterinarian. Join us as we enter into our 20th year!
One of the first poultry processors to be completely owned by its growers, 100% of VPGC’s profits go back to the growers, ensuring that money stays local. Over the years, VPGC has continued to innovate in the field of processed turkey, becoming one of the first commercial turkey processors to offer antibiotic free and organic products, going beyond industry and customer standards in areas such as food safety and animal welfare. In addition to providing customers with quality, innovative products, VPGC also maintains its entrepreneurial spirit, with an eye toward growth. Most recently we completed a three year, $100 million project to overhaul our first processing and deboning areas. Opened in 2019, this state of the art plant expansion has boosted our processing capacity, further leveraging Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative as a major player in the turkey processing industry for years to come.
The veterinarian is responsible for the health and wellbeing of VPGC’s commercial turkey flocks to produce wholesome products by conducting all necessary veterinary procedures.
Essential functions and skills include but are not limited to:
- Promotion and support of the VPGC Animal Welfare and Biosecurity programs.
- Advanced understanding of poultry disease management and health management
- Research projects
- Primary liaison with industry colleagues, customers and regulatory agencies
- Strong documentation for farm monitoring, clinical diagnostics and flock treatment regimens
- Provide collaborative approach with Live Operations and management by providing educated guidance to ensure the production of healthy birds for processing
- Ability to attend meetings, conferences and training rive
to deliver quality products that bring value to our owners, customers, and community. While we were founded in 2004, many of have
Candidate Requirements:
- DVM required, eligible for licensure for the states of VA, WV and PA
- Valid driver’s license in compliance with VPGC Fleet Safety Policy
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Applicants may submit a résumé online at www.vapoultrygrowers.com
Questions can be directed to:
Patrick Evick
Director of Live Operations
(540) 896-0213 phone
VPGC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply
VPGC, LLC is Drug Free Workplace Employer
VPGC, LLC shall ensure that safety, legality and quality are demonstrated to insure product safety owners, customers, and community.
