| Record #: 5055
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Kinnard Farms, Inc. |
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Practice Name: |
Kinnard Farms, Inc. |
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Address:
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E2675 County Rd S |
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City:
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Casco |
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State:
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WI |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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54205 |
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Telephone:
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920-837-7644 |
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EMail:
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info@kinnardfarms.com |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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Kinnard Farms Incorporated, a fifth-generation family-owned Dairy and Crop farm located in Northeast Wisconsin, is currently looking to add a full-time Dairy & Animal Production Scientist. Kinnard Farms' mission is to produce a superior quality product by taking exceptional care of our most precious resources: employees, cattle, land, and water.
We are early adopters of technology, and care for our Dairy Herd in 2 state-of-the-art dairy facilities. We also own and operate the Kinnard Farms Calf Depot, a baby calf nursery that prepares baby calves for travel to our calf and heifer ranch in Colorado.
The Dairy & Animal Production Scientist will develop and implement production systems that allow our team and our herd to remain an industry leader. The Dairy & Animal Production Scientist will create and implement training programs, develop effective monitoring systems, and produce reporting systems that promote growth amongst our Team.
Responsibilities:
- Understand, design, and implement humane cattle handling protocols that ensure our girls will be always treated with respect.
- Identify, investigate, and incorporate technology and systems that enhance cow comfort, health, and productivity.
- Create and incorporate systems that promote wellness, focusing on prevention rather than treatment.
- Develop and mentor employees to excel in key leadership roles.
- Develop and implement standardized training programs.
- Create and implement key performance indicators that allow leaders to monitor and evaluate their team's performance.
- Assist our local veterinarian clinic as they provide herd health services.
- Evaluation of our health and reproductive programs.
- Evaluation of our herd monitor and report key performance indicators to all on the Team. |
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Training Required:
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- Must have bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or Veterinary Medicine.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required. |
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Experience Desired:
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- At least two years minimum of real-world experience of large herd management, Dairy Science with real-world experience and Veterinaries with real-world experience will all be considered.
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Salary:
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The successful applicant will enjoy a standardized work week, with no emergency hours or routine weekend on-calls required. Compensation and benefits will be industry leading. |
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Benefits:
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Retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
0 |
Dairy: |
100 |
Swine: |
0 |
Small Ruminants: |
0 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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Cell phone, company vehicle, access to on-site lab and testing equipment, office and computer provided. Continuing education and attendance at industry conferences encouraged and sponsored by the company. |
| Other Personnel : |
The Dairy & Animal Production Scientist will work closely with our local Veterinarian Clinic and our consulting vets, as well as our Consulting Nutritionist. This position will also work closely with our existing team of on-site managers, currently including a Herd Manager, Feed Manager, Herd Team Leader, Calf Depot Manager, and a Team of Milk Harvest Managers. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Dairy & Animal Production |
| Practice Area: |
Northeast Wisconsin, United States. |
Date job was submitted: 7/9/2024
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