Veterinarian
Vital Farms
Software Engineering
Remote
USD 175k-205k / year
Posted on Nov 11, 2025
Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.
Reporting to the Vice President of Farm Operations, the Vital Farms Veterinarian will support the health, welfare, and productivity of hens across our farmer network. This role combines clinical expertise with on-farm advisory, research, and proactive disease prevention. You will partner with our contract veterinary partners, family and company farmers, farm support staff, and industry stakeholders to ensure that Vital Farms continues to set the standard in pasture-raised animal care. The highlights of this role are: opportunities to partner with cross functional teams to develop a carefully crafted animal welfare and wellness plan, drive improvements in farm outcomes across our network while working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure we thoughtfully support farmers and laying hens .
What You'll Do:
Animal Health & Welfare
- Develop and oversee preventive health programs for pasture-raised laying hens, including vaccination schedules, biosecurity protocols, and nutrition-related health management.
- Provide clinical expertise and support for disease diagnosis, treatment, and control strategies, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other emerging challenges.
- Conduct farm visits and welfare assessments to ensure compliance with Vital Farms’ animal care standards.
Farmer Support & Training
- Act as a trusted partner to family and company farmers, offering guidance on flock health, welfare best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Design and deliver training modules for farmers and Farm Support team members to enhance field-level knowledge.
- Collaborate with pullet suppliers, hatcheries, veterinary partners and feed mills to ensure seamless animal care across the supply chain.
Research & Innovation
- Lead and/or support applied research trials focused on flock longevity, welfare outcomes, and disease prevention.
- Analyze flock health data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Stay current on scientific and regulatory developments in poultry medicine and integrate findings into Vital Farms’ operations.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Farm Ops, Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance) to support food safety and sustainability goals.
- Represent Vital Farms at industry associations, veterinary networks, and academic collaborations.
- Contribute to transparent communication with external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our commitment to animal welfare.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) required.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in relevant U.S. states.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in veterinary care of laying hens required.
- Must be located or willing to relocate to Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana or Kentucky.
- Strong knowledge of avian pathology, preventive medicine, and flock health management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with farmers and internal teams.
- Passion for animal welfare and alignment with Vital Farms’ values of conscious capitalism and stakeholder success.
- Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%) across our farmer network.
- You are an organized, self-directed and detail focused individual
- You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders from crew to farmers to executives
- You can manage multiple, time sensitive, priorities and deadlines at once
- You have the ability to lead and engage in creative problem-solving with both internal and external partners to identify barriers and come to mutually beneficial solutions
- Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
- You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
- You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
- You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
- We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!
What We Bring to the Table:
- A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $175,000 - $205,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.
Who We Are:
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.
Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ready to Join Us?
Together, we’re cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they’re part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!
Next Steps:
Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Notification to Agencies:
**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.