Professional Consulting Veterinarian

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill\’s Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill\’s products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet\’s life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Job Title: Professional Consulting Veterinarian Travel Required?: Travel – 50% of time Date: Jan 1, 2025 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#164242 – Surrey, England, United Kingdom Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let\’s build a brighter, healthier future for all. Location: Home-based within Greater Bristol; other well-connected locations within the SW and Midlands considered Travel: 50%, primarily within the South West and Midlands but also occasionally to include the larger UK Reporting to: Associate Manager, Professional & Veterinary Affairs Why Work For Hill\’s Pet Nutrition: The Hill\’s Pet Nutrition Values: To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments. The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business. The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally. Job Purpose: The PCV is a varied and flexible role providing both technical support to veterinary customers and commercial support to regional sales and marketing teams. You will be responsible for helping drive veterinary nutrition growth through relationship building and influence of veterinary specialists, key thought leaders, healthcare teams and veterinary students, increasing awareness, recommendation and sales of Hill’s products. You will ensure the highest levels of customer service and nutritional expertise in order to build trust and respect within the veterinary industry, delivering information on Hill’s products to specialists and other veterinary clinic accounts to drive their endorsement. The position serves as a technical liaison, consulting, coaching and training Territory Managers primarily in the South West and Midlands sales region, but occasionally to the wider UK and Ireland commercial team. What you will do Provide technical nutritional support to veterinary customers through telephone and digital support, including emails and professional-audience social media platforms, as part of the Hill’s Veterinary Consult Service, 1-2 days per week (with occasional increase to accommodate rota coverage). In partnership with our customer development team, develop and grow relationships with key opportunity customers, including key thought leaders, referral centres, and corporate veterinary practices in the region. Provide face to face and virtual coaching, training, support and mentoring to Territory Managers in South West and Midlands sales region on technical nutritional skills, product knowledge, and veterinary practice development and relations. Provide professional support to veterinary schools in South West and Midlands region, including seminars, virtual learning and engagement activities. Provide professional support at regional veterinary meetings and congresses as requested by the (Associate) Veterinary Affairs Manager(s). Provide support in developing and checking technical accuracy of marketing and educational materials as requested by the (Associate) Veterinary Affairs Manager(s). Deliver information on Hill’s products and services through excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards whilst representing the company. Who you are Excellent English language communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Must be able to work independently, manage a demanding schedule with some irregular hours and manage travel within region. Proactive and creative – ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity. Proficient in the use of digital tools, such as Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, as well as some proficiency with social media engagement. What you have Planning/Priority Setting Teamwork and Collaboration Consumer/Customer Focused Relationship Building Education & Experience RCVS registered and clinically competent 3+ years of small animal clinical practice experience Basic understanding of business terminology; good analytical skills Strong work ethic; professional appearance and approach; high integrity Self-motivated and highly competitive Passion for pets and nutrition Drive to grow and build the business, through direct key thought leader relationships. To identify and implement strategies for improving and promoting veterinary recommendation of dietetic and wellness nutrition. Juggling a highly varied workload, prioritising areas of most commercial importance. Pitching conversations, presentations and technical materials and information at an appropriate level. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr