Technical Service Veterinarian - Swine

Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our team as a Swine Technical Services Veterinarian in the United States.

At Vaxxinova US, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

About the Role

The Technical Services Veterinarian is responsible for the direct sales support for swine vaccines and diagnostics.

The role will maintain a high level of service and communication with prospects and existing accounts, support the sales team where needed with technical support, and develop effective working relationships with practicing and consulting swine veterinarians.

The role will assist in the planning of marketing and sales strategies and be the leading technical voice between the R & D and the marketplace.

This position requires availability to travel 50% of business time.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to veterinarians regarding clinical cases, diagnostics and appropriate use of autogenous biologics
• Review diagnostic case submissions and interpret results, including gene sequencing; request additional testing as appropriate
• Assist in assessment and selection of isolates for autogenous biological production
• Manage research efforts in order to bring new data and new products to market
• Assist Vaxxinova US Key Account Managers with technical questions as requested
• Ride with Key Account Managers, as requested and appropriate, to assist in calls on key prospects and accounts
• Proactively make calls on veterinary clinics, representing current accounts and prospects
• Attend key veterinary meetings, shows, and exhibits as directed
• Assist in exhibit booths as requested
• Provide live and virtual presentations to veterinary and producer groups as needed
• Participate in regular staff and technical meetings
• Provide timely, professional, efficient, and accurate telephone response to inquiries from prospects and accounts
• Work in conjunction with all Vaxxinova US teams to service customer needs in a professional and efficient manner
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required.
• Five (5) years of practice or industry experience required.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and authorized to work within the U.S.
• Deep understanding of the swine industry, the key players, and technical needs
• Required familiarity with animal biologics business, products, and services
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Active listening and customer service orientation
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to effectively present information to various audiences
• Written and verbal English communication skills to effectively work with and interact with a variety of stakeholders

Benefits at Vaxxinova

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua.

Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory.

Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany.

The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs.

Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.