Livestock Staff Veterinarian (Idaho)

Summary

Provide expert veterinary consultation and production management guidance to beef and dairy producers across the Northwest region. Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by developing, implementing, and evaluating effective herd health and nutrition protocols that drive animal well‑being, productivity, and compliance.

This role partners closely with producers, veterinary specialists, and internal teams to support herd management strategies, disease prevention, vaccination programs, and nutritional solutions. The position participates in management and producer meetings, provides on‑site consultation, and supports regulatory compliance while strengthening long‑standing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationships (VCPR) to prescribe animal health products and medicated feed
• Build trusted, communicative relationships with customers, jointly assuming responsibility for sound medical and nutritional decision‑making
• Develop on‑site knowledge of customer operations, including breeding, weaning, calving, feeding, and overall production practices
• Review and evaluate herd health and treatment records to provide practical recommendations on:  
  • Low‑stress handling
  • Disease prevention and biosecurity
  • Vaccination and treatment protocols
  • Product efficacy and cost/benefit analysis

• Provide input and consultation to support strategies that improve herd health outcomes, vaccination success, and treatment effectiveness
• Strengthen and support Simplot Western Stockmen’s existing customer relationships through ongoing veterinary guidance
• Write prescriptions and provide guidance on appropriate medication use
• Offer nutritional insight and product recommendations, including SWS minerals, proteins, and supplements
• Partner with SWS sales and management teams to support future growth strategies and expand veterinary networks
• Develop and deliver foundational training for SWS staff (e.g., Animal Health 101, production life cycle education)
• Participate in SWS retail store events by providing education, presentations, and technical support to producers and walk‑in customers
• Support customers, retail teams, and sales representatives via phone, Microsoft Teams, and in‑person consultation
• Share and reinforce high‑level protocols and recommendations from Simplot’s Director of Veterinary Research
• Organize and support educational opportunities for producers, including tech bulletins, educational meetings, and producer events
• Investigate and troubleshoot unusual issues such as feed contamination, health anomalies, or increased condemnation rates
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations

Relevant Experience

• 3–5 years of related veterinary experience, ideally supporting beef and dairy production systems
• Extensive working knowledge of beef and dairy cattle health, nutrition, and production practices
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to animal health and food production
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to the beef cattle industry. 
• Ability to develop and evaluate animal health programs including pest control, vaccinations, and trials of new products, drugs, and feed

Typical Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Required Certifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Licensed by the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Idaho Board of Pharmacy registration
• FDA Controlled Substance Registration