- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians presented the 2026 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year Award to Dr. Robyn Fleck at its Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
- Fleck is senior account manager of scientific sales and affairs at Merck Animal Health, supporting corporate accounts and scientific data generation for swine vaccines.
- Her previous roles include leadership positions at Zoetis, the National Pork Board, Schering-Plough Animal Health, and Cargill Pork.
- She has served on numerous AASV committees, including program planning, influenza, pharmaceutical issues, food safety, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Fleck is widely recognized as a mentor to students and early-career swine veterinarians and a pioneer for women in the profession.
Dr. Robyn Fleck was named the 2026 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) during the association’s 57th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award recognizes veterinarians who demonstrate exceptional effectiveness in supporting companies, clients, and the broader swine industry.
Fleck currently serves as senior account manager of scientific sales and affairs at Merck Animal Health, where she manages corporate account relationships, supports technology transfer, and helps generate and communicate scientific data related to swine vaccine products.
Career Across the Swine Industry
Before joining Merck Animal Health, Fleck held leadership roles across the animal health and pork production sectors, including positions with Zoetis, the National Pork Board, Schering-Plough Animal Health, and Cargill Pork.
Her work has focused on advancing swine health programs, supporting vaccine and pharmaceutical development, and providing technical expertise to producers and industry partners.
Leadership and Mentorship
Fleck has been actively involved with AASV through multiple committees, including program planning, influenza, pharmaceutical issues, food safety, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She has also contributed to national swine health efforts through organizations such as the National Agriculture Food Animal Identification Task Force and the U.S. Animal Identification Plan Subcommittee for the Swine Industry.
Information sourced from the association’s press release.
