Veterinary Medical Consultant

Overview

We are looking for a Medical Consultant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support our UK customers. As a Small Animal Internal Medicine Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting veterinary practitioners with diagnostic test selection, interpretation of laboratory results, and case management, including treatment options.

We welcome applications from Board‑Certified Internal Medicine Specialists (ECVIM or ACVIM), as well as experienced veterinarians with a strong clinical focus and practical experience in Small Animal Internal Medicine. If you enjoy complex case discussions and would value the opportunity to share your expertise, this role offers a new and rewarding professional challenge.

The Medical Consulting Team at IDEXX is dedicated to enhancing veterinary care through high-quality diagnostic support. We place a strong emphasis on peer‑to‑peer education and building trusted relationships with colleagues in clinical practice. Our veterinary consultants work closely with our commercial and laboratory teams to ensure the delivery of accurate, practical and clinically relevant diagnostic solutions.

• During regular working hours, you will consult with customers by phone on diagnostic test selection, interpretation of laboratory results (both reference laboratory and in‑house testing), and the treatment and management of medical cases.
• You will discuss IDEXX diagnostic offerings, including test availability, specimen requirements, clinical utility, and result interpretation.
• You will maintain and further develop your medical knowledge through self‑directed learning, attendance at scientific meetings, participation in internal continuing education, and regular review of current literature.
• You may be asked to prepare newsletter articles to be included in IDEXX newsletters; writing or reviewing laboratory diagnostic or service updates on new products or services; or preparing other marketing, sales or promotional material.
• You may also be asked to participate in IDEXX educational and organisational meetings as required.

• A veterinary degree and RCVS registration in good standing, with the right to practise in the UK.
• Board‑Certification by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) or the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is preferred; however, we also welcome applications from board‑eligible veterinarians and experienced clinicians with extensive hands‑on experience in Small Animal Internal Medicine, ideally supported by a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are an advantage in this international organisation.
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach, with the ability to work independently is essential in our team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical reasoning skills will be beneficial in this position.
• Computer literacy and a reliable, high‑speed internet connection (minimum 100 Mb/s download and 30 Mb/s upload). This is a virtual role and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• For this position you will work from a home office but might, from time to time, be required to travel to an IDEXX reference laboratory or the European Headquarters in Hoofddorp.

When you join IDEXX, you will find yourself in a challenging but exciting environment where you are given the opportunity to be yourself, innovate, and grow. We have so much to offer!

• From day one, you will get autonomy in your work and ample support when you need it.
• You will join a successful team who is proud of the work they do and motivated by their unified purpose of helping others.
• You will work with people who are inspiring, open, and the best in their operating space.
• We believe in you – with a team of over 10,000 all over the globe, there are lots of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career expansion.
• You’ll be part of a double‑digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on…