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Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. (CVS) provides consulting to independent swine producers and production systems throughout the United States, the Americas, and Asia. We provide outstanding veterinary service by combining science with health and production and a commitment to continuous improvement. With ten veterinarians and a multi-discipline support staff, Carthage Veterinary Service has a strong foundation of experience to provide a multitude of services domestically and internationally.
Our employees are from a variety of backgrounds and support the company in roles ranging from veterinary services to educational development to support. We have comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities and training processes to ensure our employees succeed in their role.
Junior Software Developer
The Junior Software Developer is responsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of software to meet the needs of internal and external clients. The developer will work with the team and clients under supervision of the IT Director and Lead Software Developer to understand requirements, develop specifications, test and write software applications.
Diagnostic Lab Tech
Carthage Diagnostic Lab is seeking a task-oriented, analytical individual to join our laboratory team. This position includes an extensive 90-day-on-the-job training program for all technical tasks. The Molecular Laboratory Technician will process specimens, perform molecular techniques associated with PCR, perform immunoassay (ELISA) and report diagnostic results to the veterinary team. This position will report directly to the Laboratory Director.
Swine Veterinarian Assistant
The Swine Veterinarian Assistant is responsible for providing technical support to our team of swine veterinarians as well as direct support of swine producer clients of Carthage Veterinary Service (CVS), supporting both health and production needs of progressive swine farms. This role will provide practical and scientifically sound technical skills and expertise in health management including biosecurity; disease control and treatment; regulatory, animal well-being and food safety requirements. The Swine Veterinarian Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting and supplementing CVS swine veterinarians as they interact with CVS clients, caretakers and associated farm support staff, providing verification of swine herd health while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and production practices. Success in this role will require active collaboration with their CVS swine veterinarian teammates, providing clients with fiscally and socially responsible strategies for managing the health of their swine farms.
Mixed-Animal Veterinary Assistant
The Mixed-Animal Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting the veterinarian team in providing animal care services to clients and customers which includes administrative support. This person will also be responsible for the bathing, brushing, trimming, and providing other grooming services to domestic pets working under established guidelines and methods.
Mixed-Animal Veterinarian
The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian is responsible for providing practical and scientific services in a small community setting. The clinic services approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animals. The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian will work in a modern clinic with digital radiology, ultrasound, dental machine, power equine dental float and a full diagnostic lab. The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian will direct a support staff and work closely with local pet rescues and the community. The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian is also responsible for health ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and practices.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off (vacation & personal)
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Referral bonus programs
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Student Opportunities
Micro-Internships
CVS Veterinary Externships
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. offers opportunities to veterinary students to participate in a veterinary externship program. Students will work along veterinarians during their externship. Site visits may include conducting herd evaluations, performing necropsies, serological profiling, ventilation auditing, as well as biosecurity auditing. Swine production experiences may include analyzing pig flows, reviewing production targets, and record analysis. Additional opportunities may include participation in sow and/or wean-to-finish research as well as site visits with production teams. Externs will participate in herd staff discussions and may write a herd visit report.
Externship Program
Our externship program is open to all full-time veterinary students who have completed at least two full years of school and are studying veterinary medicine.
Housing is provided for externs.
Externship Highlights
• Hands-on experience
• Swine veterinarian interaction
• Experience in commercial swine facilities
Candidate Requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Organized
• Good communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal skills
Students selected must obtain Professional Liability Insurance prior to their externship.
Time Commitment
• Length of externship is up to two weeks
• 40-50 hours per week
Application Process
Students inquiring about externships should visit the CVS externship site. If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, a personal resume (including references) and dates interested.
All materials should be sent to:
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.
Attn: Vet Extern Program
P.O. Box 220
Carthage, IL 62321
If sending electronically, materials should be sent to internships@hogvet.com.
Applications will be reviewed within two weeks of receipt. Early application is encouraged.
CVS Veterinary Internships
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. offers opportunities to veterinary students to participate in a veterinary internship program. Students will gain experience by learning new skills that enhances knowledge of the swine industry, standard farm operating procedures, and swine veterinary medicine. Carthage Veterinary Service will serve as a catalyst in providing the student with a positive learning experience that enhances the intern’s knowledge.
Internship Program
Our internship program is open to all full-time veterinary students who have completed at least two full years of school and are studying veterinary medicine. Student housing is provided by the company. All students will be assigned a project at the start of their internship and provide regular updates and a comprehensive presentation of results at the conclusion of the program. In addition to conducting a research project, the student will learn basic technical tasks and sampling methods and participate in herd health visits and disease investigations. CVS strives towards increasing knowledge of competencies for swine veterinary practice. The company provides activities throughout the program to encourage networking, team building, and overall community engagement.
Candidate Requirements
Ability to work independently
Ability to working in a flexible environment
Organized
Good communicator
Strong work ethic
Problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal skills
Time Commitment
• Summer break
• 40-50 hours per week
Key Dates
• Applications accepted year-round
• Screening begins in November for following summer
• Internships awarded and confirmed in January
• Note: If you are delayed in applying, please contact us for internship availability.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, a personal resume (including references) and a current academic transcript.
All materials should be sent to:
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.
Attn: Intern Program
P.O. Box 220
Carthage, IL 62321
If sending electronically, materials should be sent to internships@hogvet.com.
Applications will be reviewed within two weeks of receipt. Early application is encouraged.
Micro-Internships
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. offers micro-opportunities to students looking to get a better understanding of the opportunities within the Swine industry.
Internship Program
Our micro-internship program is open to all college and high school students for a one-week, held during common school break sessions. Student housing is provided by the company if needed. Our goal is to provide students with valuable hands-on experience, more insight into our business and an understanding of the career opportunities that are available. Join us to explore careers in the following areas:
Areas of Opportunity
• Accounting
• Business Development
• Diagnostic Lab
• Information Technology
• Nutrition
• Research
• Sales & Marketing
• Software Development
• Swine Production
• Veterinarian and more!
Time Commitment
• One-week sessions
• 40-50 hours per week
For those interested or wanting to learn more:
Email: internships@hogvet.com
Call: 217-357-2811
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Career Development
We believe in building an organization of strong people. Our senior management team is heavily invested in developing our staff skills and leadership via the following programs.
- Total Leader Experience
- Carthage Management Training
- Veterinary Calibration Events
- PQA Plus
- TQA
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Job Application
Web Application
Apply now online. Click on the link below and fill out an online application. It will be sent to us immediately. We will begin processing your application as soon as possible and get back to you.
Printable Application
Apply now. Click on the appropriate application below to open a printable employment application that you can fill out and mail to Human Resources, P.O. Box 220, Carthage, IL 62321.
Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.