Clinical Veterinarian - Merck Animal Health Job

Clinical Veterinarian - Merck Animal Health-LAB000676

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century. Merck’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Merck’s Animal Health (MAH) Division works to improve the health of animals around the world through collaborative partnerships and a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and planet. This team of energetic, independent thinkers offers one of the industry’s most innovative portfolios of products, services, and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species both domestically and internationally.

Working in close collaboration with the Research and Development group, this position is responsible for overseeing the conduct of animal studies leading to licensure of veterinary vaccines and pharmaceuticals, primarily for swine and bovine but also including other species such as equine and canine. Duties include general care of animals as well as specialized techniques to perform various studies, as required. This position oversees the work of up to 5 animal care staff and will report to the site attending veterinarian. The successful candidate will possess strong skills in training and management as well as written and oral communication. Other duties include assisting with acquisition of study animals and supplies.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

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DVM (licensed to practice in the US with eligibility to license in KS)

Required Experience and Skills:

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Strong written and verbal skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

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A minimum of 1 year of general experience working with swine and/or cattle.

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General large animal farm management.

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Experience working with horses and dogs.

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MS, PhD or other research experience.

Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life.

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Job: Laboratory Animal Services

Job Title:Mgr, Clinical Services

Primary Location: NA-US-KS-DeSoto

Other Locations: NA-US-Kansas

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Hazardous Materials: Yes

Company Trade Name:Merck