Fish Health Veterinarian / Aqua Medicine Biologist

About the Position

Fish Health Veterinarian / Aqua Medicine Biologist

We are looking for a Fish Health Veterinarian / Aqua Medicine Biologist to join DNV Iceland, a leading fish health consultancy. As part of our rapidly growing aquaculture sector, you will contribute to meeting the increasing demand for expert fish health and welfare services.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring fish health at various aquaculture sites, including hatcheries, smolt facilities, and fish farms.
• Overseeing delousing operations, vaccination, hygiene inspections, and other fish health-related tasks.
• Facilitating the development and production of biosecurity and fish health management strategies and plans.
• Investigating specific fish health-related incidents (e.g., an outbreak of disease) and subsequent reporting.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer between Norway, Scotland, and Iceland, fostering collaboration and establishing best practices for fish health management.

Requirements

• Veterinary or Aqua Medicine Biologist degree.
• Service-oriented with professional integrity.
• Enjoys fieldwork and being at sea.
• Thrives in a varied and challenging work environment.
• Independent, structured, and passionate about their work.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related role, e.g., as a fish vet or fish health biologist.
• Sound understanding of the various regulatory regimes applicable to finfish aquaculture in Iceland.

We Offer

• A strong and supportive professional environment with experienced colleagues.
• Good opportunities for learning and continued professional development.
• A professional community in a prestigious global company.
• Possibilities to work with interesting and challenging projects.

About the Company

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Life Sciences

We help our customers in medical devices, healthcare, and aquaculture/ocean industries build trust and transparency across their products, assets, and supply chains. By working with customers to certify medical technologies, support safe and sustainable healthcare practices, and advance responsible aquaculture and ocean stewardship, we help manage risks, meet regulatory demands, and achieve long-term goals. Drawing on deep technical expertise, we partner with customers worldwide to bridge trust gaps between patients, providers, producers, and consumers-driving sustainable results and improved ESG performance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision. Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Application Process

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e., university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

Contact Information

For further details, please contact your recruiter.