Pet Health -Veterinary Technical Consultant- Eastern Canada

Elanco; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to animal health as a Veterinary Technical Consultant. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your veterinary expertise to provide essential technical support to veterinary professionals, enhancing animal care through effective communication and training. You'll build strong relationships with clinics and key opinion leaders while staying at the forefront of advancements in animal health. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and their caregivers, all within a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and personal growth.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required, licensed in Canada.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training and support to veterinary professionals.
• Handle technical inquiries and support the sales team in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in veterinary medicine

Education

DVM degree

Tools

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Veterinary Technical Consultant (VTC)

A Veterinary Technical Consultant (VTC) at Elanco provides scientific and technical expertise to veterinary professionals, supporting them in optimizing animal health and treatment strategies. VTCs act as a crucial link between Elanco's innovative products and practical application, ensuring effective communication and knowledge transfer to enhance animal care. They build strong relationships with veterinary clinics and key opinion leaders, staying at the forefront of animal health advancements to deliver valuable insights and solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical product and disease training, supporting the product positioning, to customers, key opinion leaders, corporate partners and the sales team during onboarding and ongoing and is responsible for the technical accuracy of promotional materials.
2. Handle technical inquiries on products requiring veterinary expertise such as off-label indications, technical advice on products/clinical cases and provide scientific studies in response to specific requests and follow up on technical questions and complaints related to our product portfolio including potential adverse events in conjunction with the pharmacovigilance team.
3. Support the sales team in targeted field ride-withs to provide technical coaching and veterinary clinic support.
4. Work actively with the Marketing team, as needed, to help with technical perspective and assist in the production of technical tools and internal documents needed to support the sales force.
5. Develop and conduct technical presentations to a variety of audiences including trade show support.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: DVM degree required, licensed in Canada.
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• Must be able to speak English and French fluently.
• Computer literate on MS Office, MS PowerPoint and Outlook (email).
• Top 2 Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills with interpersonal skills, working effectively with colleagues.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in parasiticides.
• Innovative ideas and creative problem-solving approach.

Additional Information:

• Travel expectations: 50-60% travel within Eastern Canada (Quebec & Maritimes), with some overnights.
• A valid provincial drivers’ license required.
• Canadian veterinary license required.

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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.