Veterinary Communication Manager

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada

Location: British Columbia, Alberta

A little bit about us

As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Beneful ®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Veterinary Communication Manager reporting into Director of the Professional Engagement Team. This role will be responsible for interacting with key veterinary influencers in academia and private practices which will proactively build Purina sales volume and aid our sales group.

A day in the life:

• Be responsible for enhancing the company's image among the Veterinary channel and increasing recommendations for Purina branded products. You will establish working relationships with key customers in BC & Alberta and targeted accounts, represent Purina at Veterinary Medical Association meetings, and deliver technical presentations.

• Collaborate with Nestlé Purina Veterinarians in Canada to develop the Veterinary Communication Strategy and share it with veterinarians and key opinion leaders. You will stay current in veterinary medicine and proactively advise customers of emerging nutritional trends.

• Provide ongoing technical and nutritional support to the field and Nestlé Purina PetCare clients. You will promote Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets/Supplements and Nestlé Purina research to existing and potential clients, participate in seminars to educate clinic staff and veterinarians, and respond to technical questions.

• Conduct in-clinic training and build relationships with key customers, transfer knowledge and adapt materials for clinics and internal teams, and present nutritional seminars for veterinary clinics and team members. You will also communicate the nutritional benefits of Purina's foods compared to competitors, and work with the field team to highlight Purina's nutritional advantages to clinics.

Role Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• Current, active license to practice veterinary medicine in Alberta or BC
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in small animal clinical practice
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills and expertise in presenting to both small and large groups
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the Canadian Veterinary Industry or Academia
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in a team environment and inspiring excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Yearly Provincial licensing/association fee paid by company
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and three/four personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.