Veterinary Pharmaceutical Jobs

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  Veterinary Director

  Greencross Baldivis This role would suit an experienced vet who has worked in a leadership role previously.
  Baldivis WA
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  Veterinarian

  Gympie Veterinary Services Our newly renovated main hospital in Gympie is an impressive facility with multiple consult rooms, surgical suites, and treatment and recovery areas
  Gympie, QLD
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  Medicine Specialist

  Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre We are looking for a talented internal medicine specialist who is interested in working in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
  Brisbane QLD
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  Lead Veterinarian

  Balwyn Central Veterinary Hospital Our practice offers interesting, diverse, and challenging cases with manageable caseloads and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  Deepdene, VIC
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  Veterinarian

  Greencross Vet Hospital This is an excellent opportunity to join our inaugural veterinary team and join our new Clinical Director
  Werribee VIC
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  Mixed Animal Veterinarian

  Devoted Vets Warragul We are in the exciting position of being a growing clinic and are looking for a new vet to join our team to help support this growth
  Warragul, VIC
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  Senior Small Animal Veterinarian

  Carlyle Veterinary Clinic Join a wonderful Vet team, working alongside our new Practice Manager and skilled nurses in our well-appointed clinic.
  Napier NZ
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  Veterinarian

  Boonah Veterinary Clinic We are looking for experienced veterinarians to step into a senior position which involves driving the day-to-day running of the veterinary side of the business
  Boonah, Queensland
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  Veterinarian

  Fur Life Vet Yarrawonga Our small team prides itself on having a happy and supportive atmosphere in which to practise medicine.
  Yarrawonga, VIC
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  Lead Small Animal Veterinarian

  Town and Country Vet Are you looking to be based away from the city’s hustle & bustle but still be close enough to the action?
  Auckland NZ
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  Veterinary Director

  AEC Gold Coast The role offers a unique opportunity to expand your experience and leadership skills and be a major contributor to driving the continual success of the business.
  Varsity Lakes QLD
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  Medical Oncology Specialist

  Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre If you are looking to join an experienced collaborative team of like-minded professionals, we’d love to hear from you!
  Brisbane QLD
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  Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

  North Shore Veterinary Hospital We are seeking expressions of interest from an Imaging Specialist who is looking for adventure and wants to work with our team.
  Sydney NSW
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  Veterinarian

  Greencross Maroubra Join an enthusiastic and committed team with a tight-knit family focus, always willing and ready to support you on a professional and personal level.
  Maroubra NSW
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  Clinical Lead Veterinarian

  Grampians Animal Health As Clinical Lead you will be responsible for maintaining our patient care and driving our high clinical standards.
  Hamilton, Victoria
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  Veterinarian

  Greencross Wellington Road We are currently seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our team and contribute to the exceptional level of care we provide to our beloved furry friends and their owners.
  Mount Barker, SA
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  Emergency Veterinarian

  Greencross Vet Hospital We are currently seeking passionate, and experienced ECC Veterinarians who are ready to take the next step in their career.
  Werribee VIC
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  Internal Medicine Specialist

  SouthPaws Specialty Surgery Our teams of veterinary experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets and their families.
  Melbourne VIC
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  Small Animal Veterinarian

  Fur Life Vet Horsham Our team of five vets, seven qualified nurses, four student nurses and three dedicated reception/administration staff pride themselves on excellent patient care
  Horsham VIC
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  Veterinarian

  Greencross Robina Stepping into Greencross Robina, you can instantly feel the amazing energy that comes from the close-knit team and their friendly vibe.
  Robina 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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