Veterinary Technical Advisor (Central Southern England) - Field Based

VetPlus; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services company in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Technical Advisor to provide in-field technical support to Area Sales Managers and veterinary practices. The role involves conducting training sessions, managing presence at veterinary shows, and supporting sales teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine and at least two years of practice experience. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression included.

Benefits

Company Pension

Career progression opportunities

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine or surgery.
• At least two years of experience as a vet in practice, preferably in the veterinary pharmaceutical field.
• RCVS Registered.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-field technical support to Area Sales Managers and veterinary practices.
• Conduct training and provide ongoing technical support.
• Manage technical presence at veterinary shows and document meetings.
• Submit weekly activity reports and log activities on CRM.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to deliver creative and flexible solutions

Good knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine/surgery

Job description

Veterinary Technical Advisor (South England) - Field Based - £45,000

The role requires travel up to 75% (2-3 days away from home)

Role Overview

As a Veterinary Technical Advisor - Field Based (TAF), you will provide in-field technical support on a regional basis to our Area Sales Managers (ASMs) and veterinary practices. You will also support our subsidiary organisations and international distributor sales teams when necessary. Your role involves training ASMs on VetPlus products and monitoring their in-field performance to ensure technical competence. Effective communication and presentation skills are crucial for influencing and developing our sales teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Technical Support – Assist ASMs, internal and external customers, and present Lunch and Learn sessions or one-to-one meetings to key influencers.
• Training – Conduct new starter training, ongoing product training, and regular technical tests. Provide technical support via phone and email as required.
• Field Visits – Spend time every quarter in each ASM area for practice education, accompany ASMs on field visits, and complete in-field assessments to test their technical knowledge.
• Veterinary Shows – Manage technical presence at key veterinary shows, make contact with important delegates and speakers, and document all meetings.
• Marketing Support – Contribute to developing and improving technical training formats and support materials. Collaborate with the Quality Department to respond to any SAR.
• Reporting – Submit weekly activity reports, prepare for monthly planning meetings, and log activities on CRM.
• Cultural Development – Review departmental activities, share best practices, and help develop the company culture.
• Travel – the role requires travel up to 75%

About You

• Educational Background – Minimum of a Bachelors degree in veterinary medicine / surgery.
• Experience – At least two years of experience as a vet in practice, preferably with some work in the veterinary pharmaceutical field.
• RCVS Registered.
• Skills – Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deliver creative and flexible solutions, and good knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Attributes – Customer-driven, honest, and acts with integrity, demonstrates high standards of personal conduct, values and respects colleagues, and takes personal responsibility for the quality of service delivered.
• Location – ideally Oxford, Swindon, Northampton, Milton Keynes areas.

VetPlus has some great staff benefits

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Great chances of career progression
• Private Healthcare

Join us at VetPlus and navigate the exhilarating career path, backed by a team that believes in nurturing potential and driving success.