Veterinarian

Posted online: May 14, 2008

Institution: Merck & Co. Inc.

Location: West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.

Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

We currently have two exciting positions for a Veterinarian at our West Point, PA and Rahway, NJ sites. In this position under scientific and administrative direction, the incumbent will provide clinical, technical and scientific support for programs in Laboratory Animal Resources, aimed at maintaining a comprehensive veterinary care program for the Merck Research Laboratory research community, and for the discovery and development of new drugs for a wide range of therapeutic targets. The incumbent will also participate in collaborative research work, of a broadly defined nature, which requires innovation, creativity and self-initiative.

A degree in veterinary medicine (D.V.M. / V. M. D. or equivalent) from an accredited university or college, is required. Completion of a postdoctoral training program in laboratory animal medicine is highly desirable, as is ACLAM board certification or eligibility.

Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world.

We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition VET000239 in West Point, PA or VET000232 in Rahway, NJ. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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