PEAK - Veterinarian - Associate Director of Biosecurity
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Overview
PEAK - Veterinarian - Associate Director of Biosecurity
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Primary Responsibilities- Collaborate with PEAK Production Managers to maintain the health and productivity of all animals
- Provide clinical veterinary services as needed at the Shawano, WI bull facilities, including calves on site, and communicate with appropriate staff and PEAK partners
- Work with the PEAK team to support, critique and analyze all programs and procedures involved with animal care, housing, nutrition and production
- Seek out and stay up to date on new research, technologies, programs, processes and procedures in all aspects of livestock health, nutrition and reproductive performance
- Monitor compliance of biosecurity protocols, including disease testing and surveillance plans, for all PEAK partner locations to protect the safety of PEAK cattle and expedite delivery of genetic products to the marketplace. Update these protocols as needed
- Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace including participation in required training assignments
- Abide by all PEAK policies and procedures relevant to this position
- Maintain effective biosecurity protocols that adhere to national and international regulations for continued export and sale of products
- A willingness to learn and interact effectively within PEAK and across URUS companies
- Support the PEAK Genetics program, including PEAK partner herds, grower locations and donor sites to establish and monitor health, growth, and performance of PEAK cattle
- DVM degree with license in Wisconsin with USDA type II accreditation
- Valid driver’s license
- Understanding of cattle genetics and the cattle industry
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Self-starting and self-motivated person
- Team player with ability to work effectively across multiple teams
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills along with strong work ethic
- Willingness to travel
- Minimum of 2 years-experience in private practice or regulatory work is recommended to apply; will consider strong applicants with less experience
- Health, disability, and liability insurance – including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD
- 401k – company match
- 12-week, 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
- Responsible time off policy
- Continuing Education – time and expenses covered
PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management. PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies.
URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential.
URUS Group has 10 operating companies in 17 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
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