Responsibilities

• Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics
• Provide technical expertise, education, and act as Veterinary representative to Purina departments both internally and externally (cross-functionally and within universities)
• Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff that support sales and marketing goals for increased trial, usage and recommendation of Purina products and programs
• Develop and build ongoing expertise through targeted Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study (ex. AAHA, corporate accounts, AAVN, ACVIM, etc…)
• Manage programs that optimize visibility of Purina throughout assigned veterinary schools
• Promote and monitor trial Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospital
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community that will drive Purina’s image in the veterinary profession.
• Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities (ex. Purple Leash Program, Vet Support Mission)

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
• 1+ years’ in a small animal private practice or an internship
• Must possess and maintain a current, active, unrestricted U.S. veterinary license in good standing

Preferred

• 3+ years’ experience in private practice or similar industry is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is preferred
• Willingness to travel 50-75% as business needs require

Benefits

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.