Stephen McCarter
Atlanta
Summary
Results-driven Senior Veterinarian with a strong focus on poultry animal husbandry and diagnostics. Proven track record in developing biosecurity programs and enhancing animal welfare compliance, leading to improved livestock health and operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Veterinarian
Tyson Foods
Atlanta, GA
04.1999 - Current
- Worked to improve broiler livability and breeder hatch.
- Developed and implemented vaccination protocols to enhance poultry health.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure animal welfare compliance throughout operations.
- Conducted regular health assessments and preventative care programs for livestock populations.
- Designed and implemented biosecurity programs in pullets, breeders and broilers.
- Worked to reduce DOA's in live haul and condemn in the processing plant.
Technical Services Veterinarian.
Schering-Plough
Atlanta, GA
03.1997 - 03.1999
- Supported Coccivac and other vaccines.
- Provide technical servies to poultry customers.
- Participated in continuing education seminars to maintain expertise.
- Mentored junior veterinarians and support staff on best practices and clinical protocols.
Technical Services Veterinarain.
ALPHARMA
Athens, Ga
03.1996 - 03.1997
- Supported BMD and 3-Nitro.
- Provided technical services to poultry customers.
- Conducted routine examinations and laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy in diagnostics and treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior veterinarians, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting best practices in animal care.
Veterinarian
Tyson Foods
Wilkesboro, NC
03.1993 - 02.1996
- Worked to production broiler and breeder efficiency.
- Worked to reduce condemnation in the processing plant.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to improve the Embrex process.
- Implemented vaccination programs, enhancing poultry. immunity across multiple facilities.
Education
MAM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Poultry Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-1987
DVM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03-1991
Skills
- Expert in poultry animal husbandry
- Experienced poultry diagnostician
- Poultry field veterinarian
Timeline
Senior Veterinarian
Tyson Foods
04.1999 - Current
Technical Services Veterinarian.
Schering-Plough
03.1997 - 03.1999
Technical Services Veterinarain.
ALPHARMA
03.1996 - 03.1997
Veterinarian
Tyson Foods
03.1993 - 02.1996
MAM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Poultry Science
University of Georgia
DVM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia