Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Colgate; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Malaysia seeks a Professional Consulting Veterinarian to join the Professional and Veterinary Affairs team. This role covers a broad range of professional activities, including education for veterinarians and veterinary nurses, content development for Hill’s professional platforms, and site administration to ensure a superior user experience.

Travel up to 50% is required and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in veterinary medicine.
• Current veterinary license and clinically competent.
• Previous experience in veterinary, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company preferred.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product knowledge to communicate the superiority and practical use of Hill’s products and services to increase presence, professional endorsement and sales in veterinary practices.
• Enhance the commercial team’s technical, product, communication and seminar delivering expertise through ongoing training and field coaching.
• Work closely with Key Customer Manager via educating and implementing initiatives that result in an active Hill’s recommendation from the veterinary healthcare team.
• Vet School Program execution: Engage with College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, interns, residents and 5th/6th year students.
• Vet Social Media and digital engagement; Digital content & multimedia editing & adaptation for veterinary, veterinary student, and veterinary nurse professionals, administrate Hill’s professional education sites and social media.
• Serve on project teams, deliver professional digital engagement, such as webinars, and support Hill’s regional PVA projects as assigned.
• Working with marketing regulatory and legal to ensure all marketing materials are appropriate, accurate and correctly referenced.
• Managing Veterinary Consultation Service: Provision of high quality technical support to vets and veterinary nurses; application of detailed.
• Management of Urolith Analysis Service.
• Speak at seminars or events when required.
• Help to plan and participate in customer events, Hill’s exhibition in conferences/shows that will increase product sales and market share.

Skills

Fluent English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor Degree in veterinary medicine

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Tools

Company-specific tools

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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.

Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Travel required: 50% of time.

On-site.

No relocation assistance offered. Job Number #174852 – Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Job Summary

Professional Consulting Veterinarian (PCV) is part of the Professional and Veterinary Affairs team.

This role covers a broad range of professional activities, including, but not limited to:

• Educational support for the Veterinary Health Care Team (VHCT); building relationships with and education of veterinarians, Vet Nurse, Key Thought Leaders (KTLs), vet students, and pet retail customers; support for professional associations; engagement with the next generation of veterinary professionals.
• Creating, adapting and optimizing digital educational & social content for veterinarians, veterinary nurses for Hill’s professional platforms.
• Expanding the reach of Hill’s professional site for professional and growing veterinarian, veterinary nurse and veterinary student users to the site. Administration of the Hill’s professional site, including trouble‑shooting, uploading content, and ensuring an excellent user experience are included in this role’s responsibilities.
• Providing support for the Hill’s Customer Development Organization by delivering internal education to sales Territory Managers, providing external education and training to pet and veterinary customers and consumers, and supporting customer and consumer initiatives.
• Working closely with the Commercial Manager to identify business needs and implement strategies to grow the business.
• The PCV’s work ensures that Hill’s is known as a scientific, innovative, and credible partner that is engaged with veterinary and pet care professionals to transform the lives of dogs and cats through superior nutrition.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain product knowledge to communicate the superiority and practical use of Hill’s products and services to increase presence, professional endorsement and sales in veterinary practices.
• Enhance the commercial team’s technical, product, communication and seminar delivering expertise through ongoing training and field coaching.
• Work closely with Key Customer Manager via educating and implementing initiatives that result in an active Hill’s recommendation from the veterinary healthcare team. Increase Hill’s sales and market share with assigned vet hospital customers.
• Vet School Program execution: Engage with College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, interns, residents and 5th/6th year students. Provide education on clinical nutrition and Hill’s products, improving nutritional competence and influencing active recommendation of Hill’s products. Build relationships with administrators and key staff to establish Hill’s as a valuable and trusted partner.
• Vet Social Media and digital engagement; Digital content & multimedia editing & adaptation for veterinary, veterinary student, and veterinary nurse professionals, administrate Hill’s professional education sites and social media.
• Serve on project teams, deliver professional digital engagement, such as webinars, and support Hill’s regional PVA projects as assigned.
• Working with marketing regulatory and legal to ensure all marketing materials are appropriate, accurate and correctly referenced.
• Managing Veterinary Consultation Service: Provision of high quality technical support to vets and veterinary nurses; application of detailed.
• Management of Urolith Analysis Service.
• Speak at seminars or events when required.
• Help to plan and participate in customer events, Hill’s exhibition in conferences/shows that will increase product sales and market share.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in veterinary medicine.
• Current veterinary license and clinically competent.
• Previous experience in veterinary, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company preferred.

Expected Areas of Skills

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, Google tools and ability to learn company specific tools & programs.
• Must be able to work independently with personal leadership, manage a demanding schedule with irregular hours and manage travel to deliver internal and external customer visits/training; some overnight travel required.
• Ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (internal and external, all levels).
• Fluency in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.