Associate Fish Health Veterinarian

Bimeda • Kirkland, WA

2d

About The Position

You will be at the forefront of fish medicine as an AquaTactics’ Veterinarian. In this role you will work alongside with our experience Veterinarian and have mentorship from Dr. Hugh Mitchell (both dedicated fish-focused veterinarians). This is a fantastic role and will allow the Associate Veterinarian to work with all fish species within North America, with both private producers and public hatcheries, as well as helping Universities get their latest research into the field. This is a unique position that encompasses all different fish production systems. The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for supporting the aquaculture industry by improving fish health and providing veterinary services and production medicine to all types of aquaculture in North America. You will be responsible for managing clients and providing them with healthcare services and products. You will be able to participate in wet lab and clinical field trial research of fish health biologicals and pharmaceuticals and specialize in fish vaccine development and clinical application and follow-up. This is one of the few clinical fish veterinary positions available in the country.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD and eligible for USA State Veterinary licensure
• Experience and interest in the fish health industry and aquaculture more broadly
• Personable and ability to interact and socialize amongst different cultures and levels in an organization
• Ability to travel nationally regularly (50%)
• Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills in English required
• Proficiency in writing technical documents and translating technical information to a lay perspective
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office
• USA driving license
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Ability to move 50lbs, ability to bend, kneel and stand for prolonged periods
• USDA Accreditation Category II

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fish health veterinary role
• Knowledge of fish health diagnostics
• Basic statistical knowledge for clinical trials
• Business education or experience
• Experience in vaccines and pharmaceutical products
• Experience in herd health medicine or epidemiology

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed veterinary services to private and public clients throughout the US and Canada
• Provide technical support in fish vaccines and other fish health tools, disease prevention and control and help clients with production efficiency
• Represent AquaTactics and Bimeda in industry meetings and professional associations
• Participate and coordinate clinical trials
• Develop trusted and valued relationships with new and existing clients
• Assist in identifying needs amongst the client base for the products and services by working with Bimeda’s and AquaTactics’ R&D
• Be able to travel extensively to meet with clients
• Assist with marketing of AquaTactics and AquaTactics products and services
• Help AquaTactics bring new vaccines and drugs to the market

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree