Become a member of Pharmadanmark
Are you a veterinarian or a veterinary student? Do you work in – or want to work in – life science? Then we are your union.
We support you throughout your working life with legal advice, career guidance and a strong professional community.
A union with in-depth industry knowledge
Many veterinarians choose a career in life science.
With a strong combination of theoretical and practical knowledge within biology, medicine and diagnostics, veterinarians are in high demand across the pharmaceutical industry, the public sector and research.
If you are a veterinarian working in life science, Pharmadanmark is your union.
We are experts in the life science sector, and we understand your profession.
That means you receive advice from legal advisers and career consultants who know your working conditions, education and career opportunities.
We advise on, among other things:
Salary and contracts
Career development and job changes
Management and working environment
Rights and collective agreements
You are not alone
Pharmadanmark is a strong professional community with more than 10,000 members.
Here, you meet others who share your professional background, ambitions and challenges. We offer courses and events that support you throughout your working life.
Professional networks for veterinarians
We also offer two professional networks tailored specifically to veterinarians. One is for veterinary students, and the other is for qualified veterinarians.
Both networks are free of charge when you are a member of Pharmadanmark.
In the networks, we bring together members with a veterinary background for professional talks, inspiration, career sparring and dialogue on current topics; practical, legal and strategic.
Here, you can exchange experiences, gain insight into new career opportunities and strengthen your professional identity alongside others who share your background.
Who can become member?
We cover all veterinarians, and you can join the community whether you are a student, newly qualified or have many years of professional experience.
You can become a member if you:
Hold a master’s degree in veterinary medicine from a Danish university
Hold an equivalent international qualification
Are a student of veterinary medicine
Ready to become a member?
We are strongest when we stand together. As a member, you become part of a community that works for better conditions and more opportunities for you and your colleagues.
We offer memberships that match exactly where you are in life.
If you are a student, membership is free – and you have full access to all member benefits throughout your studies.
Sign up today
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