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Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian – Southwest Kansas

ArkCare has an immediate opening for a full-time swine veterinarian in southwest Kansas. The primary need of the position is in general herd health consultation for an 11,000-sow farrow to finish client committed to antibiotic free production including various certified care practices. The practice experiences minimal after hours or weekend calls with the main work load Monday – Saturday.

ArkCare is a private practice that focuses on meeting client needs through a balance of science-based and practical approaches to livestock health. The practice is blessed with a large variety of swine clients needing service and desires to continue to grow the services and clients within the practice. The current 2-doctor practice will grow to 5 total practitioners in 2017 with current on-staff office support. Successful family-based clients are the hallmark of the practice.

Salary for this position will range from $60,000 to $120,000 based off qualifications and abilities of the applicant to connect with clients. Considering the rapid growth that the practice will incur in 2017, there will be opportunity for future specialization if desired and/or development of new skills/services. A Kansas-based office will be established for the position and some limited travel is expected over time. All necessary equipment to practice high-standard consultation/medicine/surgery will be provided to include a practice vehicle.

All candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience, but must have a commitment and acumen for swine health and production. Licensure within the state of Kansas will be required with other states to follow.

Please respond with a resume and references to tommelpet@gmail.com or call 402-841-0143 with any clarifications that might be needed. Emails and phone messages will be returned in the evening after 5 p.m. so please leave an appropriate call back number that corresponds to that time period.