Animal Research Veterinarian

Merck; Noord-Brabant; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck in Boxmeer is seeking an Animal Research Veterinarian to provide specialist veterinary expertise across the lifecycle of animal studies, ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare. You will collaborate with veterinarians, scientists, and support staff in R&D, QC and Manufacturing to deliver compliant, scientifically sound research.

You will contribute to developing new veterinary methods and refine welfare practices, while aligning with GLP, GMP and EHS requirements in a dynamic,

Qualifikationen

• DVM degree recognised in the Netherlands.
• Several years of veterinary experience across multiple species.
• Strong interest in animal health, welfare, and scientific research.
• English proficiency; Dutch language learning encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist veterinary expertise during preparation, execution, and evaluation of animal studies.
• Safeguard animal health and welfare across multiple species.
• Monitor health, assess findings, and develop treatment plans as needed.
• Contribute to 3R principles and continuous improvement in animal care.
• Lead and coach staff, sharing veterinary knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, QC, Manufacturing and EHS to ensure compliant study execution.
• Develop and improve veterinary procedures, SOPs, and protocols.
• Support cross-functional projects focused on innovation and capabilities.

Kenntnisse

Veterinary expertise

Animal welfare

Scientific research

Ausbildung

DVM degree (Netherlands recognised)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We are looking for a collaborative and scientifically minded veterinarian who combines strong veterinary expertise with a passion for animal health, animal welfare, and innovation.

For our Animal Health location Boxmeer, we are currently recruiting an Animal Research Veterinarian

Welcome to our team

Our Animal Research Department (ARD) in Boxmeer consists of more than 60 skilled professionals and is responsible for conducting animal studies that support our Research & Development (R&D) and Quality Control (QC) activities. The department contributes to the development of innovative vaccines and biotherapeutics and supports the compliant release of licensed vaccines in line with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. All activities are guided by the 3R principles: Replace, Reduce, and Refine. The department conducts studies across multiple animal species and also performs pathology activities. ARD is organized into operational teams focused on experimental studies and a Veterinary Team responsible for safeguarding animal health and welfare and providing specialist veterinary expertise.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Veterinary Team Lead, you play a pivotal role at the intersection of veterinary medicine, science, and animal welfare. You provide specialist veterinary expertise throughout the preparation, execution, and evaluation of animal studies and ensure that animal health and welfare remain central to how studies are conducted. You work closely with veterinarians, scientists, study teams, technicians, and animal care professionals and collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Environment, Health & Safety and Animal Welfare. As a trusted veterinary advisor, you help teams make well-informed decisions that balance scientific objectives, regulatory requirements, and animal welfare. The role combines hands-on veterinary responsibilities with scientific collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. You contribute to the development of new veterinary methods and techniques and help continuously improve animal care and welfare in accordance with the 3R principles.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Providing veterinary expertise during the preparation, execution, and evaluation of R&D and QC animal studies.
• Safeguarding animal health and welfare across multiple animal species and having final responsibility for veterinary interventions where applicable.
• Monitoring animal health, assessing clinical findings, and developing appropriate treatment plans when needed.
• Driving continuous improvement in animal health and welfare through application of the 3R principles: Replace, Reduce, and Refine.
• Providing veterinary leadership and guidance to animal care and technical staff and sharing expertise through coaching, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Acting as a trusted veterinary advisor throughout the lifecycle of animal studies, balancing scientific objectives, regulatory requirements, and animal welfare.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving veterinary procedures, methods, techniques, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and research protocols.
• Participating in cross-functional projects focused on innovation, operational excellence, new capabilities, and improvements within Animal Research.
• Contributing to the safe, ethical, and compliant execution of animal studies in line with GLP, GMP, animal welfare, and EHS requirements.
• Collaborating with researchers, study teams, animal care professionals, and stakeholders across R&D, QC, Manufacturing, EHS, and Animal Welfare to continuously improve study execution, animal care, and welfare standards.

Your profile

• DVM degree recognized in the Netherlands.
• Several years of relevant veterinary experience, preferably working with multiple animal species.
• Strong interest in animal health, animal welfare, and scientific research.
• Strong learning agility and willingness to continuously broaden veterinary and scientific expertise.
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge, coach colleagues, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Proactive and ownership-driven mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and translate ideas into action.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to communicate decisions clearly and respectfully.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different disciplines and functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment focused on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Good command of English; proficiency in Dutch or willingness to learn Dutch.

What we offer

An opportunity to take your veterinary career beyond traditional clinical practice and contribute to innovative research, animal welfare, and the development of solutions that improve animal health worldwide. In addition, we o