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Large Animal Veterinarian
Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital Apiam Animal Health operates a group of a practices in rural and regional Australia. We are seeking an experienced Large Animal Veterinarian for Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital QLD to fill a full-time role.Samford Valley QLD -
Small Animal Veterinarian
Fletcher Veterinary Practice Our newly renovated clinic allows our vets to achieve best outcomes with little stress. We are looking to recruit a new member to join our supportive team of six vets and ten nurses.Newcastle NSW -
Executive Officer
Australian Veterinary Association This is a varied and dynamic role partnering with a volunteer member executive committee to coordinate business plans and implement membership development initiatives that align with our strategic priorities.Sydney NSW -
Large Animal Veterinarian
Fraser Coast Veterinary Services Seeking a LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIAN for ambulatory work in the Fraser Coast and Gympie districts.Childers QLD -
Veterinary Nurse
Fur Life Vet Smythesdale Seeking an experienced and passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team on a fulltime permanent basis.Ballarat VIC -
Lead Vet
Greencross Vets Marsden Park An energetic community of pet-obsessed people just like you! We believe in reward and recognition at every step.Sydney NSW -
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Regional Clinical Director
Greencross Vets We have a rare and unique opportunity for a Regional Clinical Director to join our team on a fixed-term basis for 6 months, in a maternity leave cover role and support our Brisbane North ClinicBrisbane North QLD -
Product Specialist
Cenversa We currently have a great opportunity for the right person to join our Product Specialist Team and represent an exclusive anti-inflammatory product to the Australian veterinary market.Perth WA -
Veterinary Nurse
The Vet Practice While we are classified as a general practice clinic, we offer much more than a standard general practice. With our team of 12 vets and over 30 nurses, weMelbourne VIC -
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Knox Veterinary Clinic Acting as a team mentor this is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to have a real impact on the day-to-day success of the clinic.Dalby QLD -
Oncology Vet Nurse
Veterinary Referral Hospital The role will be rostered primarily in the oncology department with the opportunity to work shifts in other departments. Full- or part-time roles will be considered.Melbourne VIC -
Veterinarian
The Lost Dogs Home At Lost Dogs Home Cranbourne, you will receive the right balance of support and challenges as you are empowered to develop your own shelter skill sets.Melbourne VIC -
Small Animal Specialist Surgeon
ARH Wollongong This position will suit an enthusiastic, highly skilled Surgeon who is looking for a challenge and to make a difference.Wollongong NSW -
Practice Manager
Greencross Vets Oxenford Managing the day to day operations of our clinic, including stock management, people management, rostering and change managementGold Coast QLD -
Animal Assistant
Animalius Vet The Animal Assistant will be responsible for implementing the hygiene protocols for hospital kennels and treatment areas and assisting nurses with animal husbandry for hospitalized patients.Perth WA -
Vet
Greencross Vets Noosa With a couple of years of experience under your belt, you know what matters in your veterinarian career a sense of teamwork, support and a chance to take your career to the next level.Noosa QLD -
Senior Emergency Vet
ARH Essendon You are a hard-working, motivated veterinarian with 1-3 years clinical experience in emergency, who is interested in stepping into a learning more about emergency and critical care in a highly experienced long-standing team.Melbourne VIC -
Energetic Receptionist
Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital As a receptionist working in a Veterinary Hospital, you are responsible for ensuring efficient operation of the practice through the provision of administrative support.Samford Valley QLD -
Vet
Greencross Vets Chandlers We are looking for a full-time colleague to join our amazing team and grow with us. Youll be joining a team of experienced Vets and Nurses, that work well together and love what they do.Toowoomba QLD
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Jobs
A career opportunity in a Veterinary Pharmaceutical role provides a wide range of opportunities that is significantly different to Veterinary Hospital or Veterinary Public Health environments. If the immediacy of dealing with emergency cases or infectious outbreaks is of less appeal to you, then the world of Big Pharma awaits with open arms.
The overall trend in Big Pharma towards separating animal health from human health continues to expand with several Pharmaceutical enterprises buying, selling or exchanging Veterinary Pharmaceutical assets.
In parallel with this trend comes rapid changes in the Veterinary Pharmaceutical jobs arena with some organisations scaling back employment because of duplication as a result of mergers of acquisitions whilst others are rapidly expanding as they reap the rewards of less competition and growth.
There is an aspect of glass-half-full/glass-half-empty in the Animal Health industry with large animal and agricultural consolidations being offset by the significant growth in companion animal markets. The largest factor influencing the recruitment of Veterinarians in this industry is the continuing demand for new drugs for companion animals, being driven in part by changing consumer trends consumers and overall improvement in socio-economic living standards. Globally just over ten percent of all qualified Veterinarians work in the Pharmaceutical or Agricultural Veterinary space and there are three main areas:
- Veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals
- Veterinary biotechnology
- Veterinary diagnostics
Why Veterinary Pharmaceutical Jobs
The range of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Job opportunities covers an extremely diverse portfolio and includes drug products, equipment, technology and innovative care solutions. Veterinary Pharmaceutical work is a highly admired alternative career path to a Veterinary Hospital and Practice work or Veterinary Public Health and Community career.
Types Of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Jobs
- Veterinary Product Managers
- Veterinary Project Managers
- Veterinary Advisor
- Veterinary Sales
- Laboratory Animal Veterinarians
- Veterinary Research and Development
- Veterinary Pharmacy
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Scientist
- And many more
In addition there are opportunities in biomedical research and educational disciplines, including neuroscience, cancer and behavioral research.
Qualifications
- A four-year degree from and accredited college or university equivalent to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA or RCVS or similar or equivalent accredited institution
- Completion of a post-DVM training/residency program in the specialty pharmaceutical area of interest
- Board Certified in the specialty pharmaceutical area of interest
- PHD for Veterinary Scientific roles
- Eligible for USDA or equivalent international eligibility
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Companies
Needless to say, the majority of Veterinary Pharma jobs are with the large Animal Pharmaceutical companies such as
- Zoetis
- CEVA Sante Animale
- Novartis
- Abbot
- Sanofi
- Merck & Co
- Bayer
In addition to these organisations there is an entire tier of modest size firms focusing on R&D for Animal Health and often sun-contracted to these larger organisations. And then there are all the equipment manufacturers, software developers, drug producers, diagnostics and testing laboratories as well as the distribution channel managers that get pharmaceutical products to the coalface.
Salaries and Benefits
The job opportunities to Veterinarians in the Pharma space provide the highest salaries of any category of Veterinarian employment, with an average salary of around $187,415 (2017 AVMA). Along with the public sector, the industry also offers generous plans for life insurance, pension plan, and medical coverage.
In Conclusion
A career opportunity in a Veterinary Pharmaceutical role provides a wide range of opportunities that is significantly different to Veterinary Hospital or Veterinary Public Health environments. If the immediacy of dealing with emergency cases or infectious outbreaks is of less appeal to you, then the world of Big Pharma awaits with open arms.
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