Veterinarian

North American Science Associates, Inc.; Diest; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NAMSA Diest is seeking a motivated Veterinarian to support our Animal Care, Research and Surgical Technicians with preclinical animal studies and routine care, while contributing to data recording and study compliance. You will hold a DVM and be eligible for registration in Belgium; FELASA certification or willingness to obtain it is preferred.

English proficiency and MS Office skills are required for cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent and Belgium registration eligibility.
• FELASA certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience/interest in intensive care, postoperative care, laboratory animal science, GLP.
• Dedicated, precise and eager to learn.
• Communicatively skilled with animal caretakers, study directors and management.
• Proficient in English.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Participates in animal procurement and pre- and post-purchase examinations.
• Performs clinical examinations and directs medical treatments as part of standard care and study requirements.
• Monitors animals’ progress in anesthetic recovery and post-operative care.
• Participates in projects needing anesthesia, surgical care, postmortem exams or diagnostic support.
• Ensures timely, accurate recording of study data.
• Trains and supervises personnel in veterinary care and animal welfare.
• Serves as a member of the Ethics Committee.
• Develops SOPs, study protocols and reports as needed.
• Possible non-GLP project coordination.
• Participates in audits/inspections and after-hours duties.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Formation

DVM or equivalent

FELASA certificate

ACLAM board certification

State veterinary license

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond. Come and work for an organization with the: Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core Values: Act with integrity in everything we do. Provide best-in-class customer experiences. Develop superior talent and deliver expertise. Respond with agility and provide timely results. Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

What we are looking for : We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Veterinarian to assist with and perform all aspects of veterinary care and to support our Animal Care, Research and Surgical Technicians (8) and Veterinary Team (4) with preclinical animal studies.

Your responsibilities:

• Participates in animal procurement and pre- and post-purchase examinations.
• Performs clinical examinations and directs medical treatments as part of standard pre- and postoperative care and study specific requirements and documents findings.
• Monitors animals’ progress in anesthetic recovery, including intensive care of animals that underwent invasive surgery.
• Participates in projects where anesthesia, surgical expertise, postmortem examination, diagnostic expertise, and/or other veterinary care are required.
• Ensures timely, accurate and complete recording of study data.
• Trains and supervises personnel in concepts such as veterinary care and animal welfare.
• Serves as a member of the Ethics Committee.
• Develops SOPs, study protocols, study plans, and reports as needed.
• May serve as a non-GLP project coordinator as assigned.
• Participates in audits / inspections as needed.
• Participates after-hours, weekend, and on-call duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your qualifications:

• You hold a Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) and are eligible for registration in Belgium.
• You hold a certificate in laboratory animal science (e.g. FELASA) or are willing to obtain it.
• Experience/interest in one or more of the following fields is an asset: intensive care, postoperative care, sheep/pig medicine, laboratory animal science, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• You are dedicated to your tasks, precise and perfectionist, eager to learn and willing to invest time in your learning process.
• You are communicatively skilled in interacting with animal caretakers, biotechnicians, study directors and management.
• You are proficient in English.
• MS Office has no secrets from you.

Why you should apply:

• We offer an inspiring, challenging and varied role at NAMSA Diest, part of a global company.
• A highly professional team and a supportive working environment with the entrepreneurial can-do attitude of an SME.
• The opportunity to participate in the development of game-changing technology in a company environment.
• Opportunities for self-development, in a well-organized facility structure.
• An attractive remuneration package.

Come join us and grow with us!

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• 0-3 years of related experience or ACLAM board certification.
• Research experience with a broad knowledge of animal models is preferred. Experience in a GLP environment is a plus.
• DVM and a valid state veterinary license.

NAMSA was founded on the principals of delivering quality customer service, conducting ourselves with integrity, respect for one another, open communication and collaboration. Whether you have a background in Laboratory Science, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or Sales & Business, NAMSA offers exciting opportunities to align with your expertise.