Manufacturing & Quality in Fort Dodge

Elanco's manufacturing and quality site at Fort Dodge, Iowa, is equipped with state-of-the-art bioreactors for large-scale fermentation of companion animal vaccines. 

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Why Work at Fort Dodge?

The Fort Dodge's site is Elanco's only manufacturing facility in Iowa, USA. This site produces animal vaccines and pharmaceutical products for livestock and companion animals. Working at Elanco's Fort Dodge facility could offer several potential benefits, such as career development opportunities through various training and development programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers. Elanco recognizes the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to help employees balance their work and personal lives. We also encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and our employees are free to explore new ideas and take calculated risks. We support community involvement and encourage employees to give back to their communities through volunteer work and charitable contributions.

Inauguration Date

This site was established in 1912. It was acquired by Elanco in 2019.

Mission

Specialized on companion animals, cattle, swine, aqua and poultry vaccines.

Site Size

Our Fort Dodge facility has a total of 400+ employees working on site.

Hear From our Employees 


We asked our current employees in Fort Dodge why they decided to work at Elanco, and what their experience at the company has been like so far.

Zarnab Rehman

 Sr. Associate, Sterility Assurance

"Fort Dodge is quite large with numerous departments, including R&D on site. There is also an animal adoption program implemented at this site that allows employees to adopt or vouch for the adoption of animals once their testing period is over. The culture is very welcoming and collaborative. New ideas are appreciated and continuous improvement is encouraged."


More About the Area

Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a city located in the north-central part of the state in Webster County. The city covers an area of approximately 16.31 square miles and has a population of around 24,000 people, making it the largest city in the county.

Fort Dodge has a rich history, dating back to its establishment as a military fort in 1850. 


The Fort Dodge's site is Elanco's only manufacturing facility in Iowa, USA.

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