The ISB Assistant is an employee of the Fairmont Veterinary Clinic (FVC)* who is responsible for the timely completion of bureau farm data entry and for assisting the ISB Coordinator.

*PCM is a sister company to FVC.

Essential Functions

• Fully understand swine production process.
• Fully understand swine software platforms, such as MetaFarms®.
• Receive sow and grow/finish data from bureau farms and enter that data into the computer within allotted timeframes.
• Assimilate and distribute requested reports for bureau farms, FVC veterinarians, PCM personnel, and involved parties.
• Create and print sow cards for bureau sow farms.

Competencies

• Knowledgeable – With computers, including Windows and Microsoft Office products, and operation of the bureau and swine operations.
• Ability to work closely with ISB Coordinator to accomplish ISB goals.
• Progressive – Strives to keep “up to date” or current.
• Communication – To converse and listen to clients and co-workers.
• Adaptable – Able to change as the business environment dictates.
• Dependable, trustworthy.
• Flexible – Able to change plans on short notice.
• Cooperative, patient, courteous, and pleasant in dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Detail-oriented.
• Analytical – In evaluation of data or new ideas.
• High Standards – Not satisfied with average.
• Organized – To accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Work Environment

• Training within FVC building in an office atmosphere. Post-training availability to work remotely.
• Full-time position (40 hours per week).

Tools & Equipment

Operate standard office equipment including Desktop/Laptop Windows-based computers with standard keyboards, printers, fax machines, adding machines, copy machines, postage machine, and multi-line telephone.