Your Role Hendrix Genetics is a primary breeder and commercialdistribution company supplying poults and eggs to customers globally. Based in Kitchener, ON, the Staff Veterinarian provides strategic veterinary leadershipand hands-on technical support to operations, while contributing as anactive member of both the North American and global veterinary service groups.This role is accountable for leading, strengthening, and continuously improvingflock health and welfare programs, supporting the company’s Quality Assuranceprogram, and partnering closely with farm, hatchery, laboratory, logistics, andoperational teams to ensure practical, consistent, and effective execution inthe field. The Staff Veterinarian also serves as a key technical representativeand liaison with external regulatory agencies, diagnostic laboratories,industry associations, and customers. As a visible representative of Hendrix Genetics, this position contributes veterinary expertise atindustry meetings, associations, and conferences, while delivering responsive,solutions-focused communication and support to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities Delivercomprehensive veterinary services and technical support for Canada, breeding basedoperations (turkeys), including owned facilities and contract partner locations

Lead the implementation, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company health programs to support flock performance, welfare, and operational consistency

Partner closely with farm, hatchery, laboratory, transportation, logistics, and operational leaders to ensure veterinary programs are practical, understood, and effectively executed in the field





Lead orcontribute to veterinary-related projects and continuous improvementinitiatives, including sustainability, animal welfare, antibiotic stewardship,disease prevention, and operational best practices

Identifyhealth risks, recommend practical solutions, and drive effective execution ofhealth initiatives in collaboration with operational teams and veterinarycolleagues

Developand deliver training, guidance, and coaching for operational staff and contractpartners to strengthen understanding, consistency, and compliance withveterinary, welfare, and biosecurity programs.

Providehigh-quality technical service and responsive veterinary support to companyclients across the United States, as required, with a focus on practicalsolutions and clear communication

Supportand facilitate export programs, including routine flock inspections, review ofhealth certification requirements, coordination with governmentrepresentatives, and maintenance of robust regulatory relationships

Serve asthe primary veterinary contact and technical liaison with government agencies, maintaining effective working relationships andsupporting regulatory compliance

Provideactive leadership and technical support for Quality Assurance, Animal Welfare,Biosecurity, and third‑party audit activities, ensuring readiness, compliance,and timely follow-up on corrective actions

Collaboratewith the business unit veterinary group to strengthen and continuously improveoverallflock health and performance,vaccinationprograms and preventive health strategies, biosecuritystandards, practices, and compliance,diseaseprevention, diagnostics, treatment protocols, and flock health decision-making, animal welfare, etc.

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📌 Staff Veterinarian (Turkeys Canada) (Ontario)
🏢 Hendrix Genetics
📍 Ontario