Ruminant Vet Adviser

THE POSITION

This Ruminant Vet Adviser role supports Boehringer Ingelheim's Animal Health business by providing expert veterinary and technical advice to support the correct and effective use of our innovative portfolio of vaccines and therapeutic products for cattle and sheep. Working closely with internal teams, vets and other animal health professionals, the role ensures the delivery of accurate, compliant technical support while contributing to training, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about farm animal health, enjoys building relationships, and is keen to use their clinical knowledge in a broader technical and commercial environment.

It is a veterinary advisory role covering South England and Wales. Frequent travel within the territory is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary and technical support on the use, efficacy, and safety of Animal Health products across the UK and Ireland
• Respond to technical enquiries from customers, distributors, and veterinary professionals in an accurate and timely manner
• Investigate and report product complaints and suspected adverse events in accordance with pharmacovigilance requirements
• Review and approve promotional and marketing materials to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with company standards and the NOAH Code of Practice
• Deliver technical and product training to sales teams, distributors, and Animal Health colleagues
• Support the development of disease-area and product training materials
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other influential stakeholders within the veterinary industry
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim at conferences, exhibitions, customer meetings, and industry events
• Monitor industry developments, competitor activities, and relevant scientific publications, sharing insights with the wider team
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Services, and international colleagues to support business objectives

Requirements

Education

• Veterinary degree eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Previous experience in farm animal practice

Skills & Experience

• Experience in farm animal practice, including cattle, sheep, and livestock
• Strong veterinary clinical knowledge and understanding of animal health products and disease areas
• Good understanding of veterinary regulations and the NOAH Code of Practice
• Experience communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsAbility to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and process‑oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and commercial teams
• Customer‑focused approach with a commitment to delivering high‑quality support
• Awareness of market trends and competitor activities within the Animal Health sector