Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive's Hill’s Pet Nutrition in Auckland seeks a Professional Consulting Veterinarian to champion evidence-based clinical nutrition across the veterinary community. You will drive brand recommendations and serve as the technical expert for New Zealand, collaborating with the field sales team, universities and specialist hospitals.

This role is hybrid with up to 50% travel and involves building relationships with veterinary professionals, delivering training, and developing

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc or DVM).
• Current NZ Veterinary Council registration and APC.
• At least 3 years of small animal clinical experience.
• Valid NZ driver's license.
• Proficiency with digital tools (Google Suite) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products.
• Serve as the technical resource for NZ sales and educational initiatives.
• Train and coach territory managers on Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet.
• Collaborate with Field Team Lead to support clinics and distribution.
• Deliver trainings to veterinarians, students, nurses, and pet retail staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Education

DVM/BVSc degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

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®.

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

Posting Start Date: 03/11/2026

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176913 - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

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.

About Us : Hill’s Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive Company

We are not just a company; we’re a global family that dreams big! We are Hill’s - an innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. Hill’s Pet Nutrition combines over 85 years of science to deliver superior nutrition to millions of Pets worldwide every year.

Our Purpose?

Transforming the lives of millions of pets through groundbreaking innovation, outstanding nutrition, and committed people.

Our culture?

Built from valuing diversity, sustainability and inclusion which is rooted in our core values of being Caring, Courageous and Inclusive. Employees are rewarded by rich career development and experiences.

The Role - Professional Consulting Veterinarian - Permanent full-time role with attractive salary package

Due to an internal promotion, we are on the hunt for a passionate, clinically grounded Professional Consulting Veterinarian to champion evidence-based clinical nutrition across the veterinary community. In this role, you will take ownership of driving brand recommendation and ensuring that Hill’s is known as a scientific, innovative, and credible partner that is engaged with veterinary professionals to transform the lives of dogs and cats through superior nutrition.

This role is passionate about nutrition and about educating both internal and external stakeholders about the benefits of our range of diets. It serves as the technical expert for New Zealand, working with the field sales team as well as directly with universities and specialist hospitals in New Zealand to drive product understanding and leadership. This role also supports digital and in person educational strategies in line with the category focuses and brings these to life within both independent and corporate environments. The Professional Consulting Veterinarian serves as the professional face of Hill’s representing the company at veterinary conferences and discussing nutritional cases directly with veterinarians both in person and by digital means.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products
• Identify opportunities to use expertise to affect a commercial gain
• Be the go to technical resource for the NZ sales team, train and coach territory managers to understand the technical information on the Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet products
• Collaborate with the NZ Field Team Lead and based on data analysis provide strategic in-field support to target specific clinics to gain distribution
• Conduct regular field/ride-days with NZ Territory Managers
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders, specialist hospitals and universities in NZ
• Recruit and act as the main liaison for the local student rep at Massey University , supporting the execution of student rep initiatives in line with of the overall student rep strategy
• Champion the role of veterinary nurses in NZ by developing targeted engagement strategies for both practicing nurses and veterinary nursing students, empowering them as essential nutritional advocates and future brand endorsers
• Proactively identify, plan and implement the Key Thought Leader (KTL) management activities including KTL identification, and annual plans for active KTLs in NZ in line with specific product team and PVA manager direction
• Deliver training presentations to veterinarians, veterinary students, nurses and pet specialty retail groups
• As necessary, contribute to the development and enhancement of Hill’s digital educational resources for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, pet retail staff, and consumers
• Support the Scientific Affairs Manager in executing territory based key account initiatives
• Represent Hill’s at professional events such as industry conferences
• This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand and is a great opportunity within a global organisation.

The ideal candidate has the following skills

• Excellent communication skills including both written and oral communication, ability to present in front of large audiences
• Has a good eye for commercial opportunities and a sound business mind
• Stakeholder management – effective at using stakeholders as resources
• Be able to work independently and travel within region to deliver customer training and attend professional conferences, some overnight travel is required
• Previous animal health industry highly regarded

What you’ll need

• Degree in Veterinary Science (e.g. BVSc or DVM equivalent)
• Current registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council and annual practising certificate (APC)
• At least 3 years small animal clinical experience
• Valid NZ driver’s license
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Google Suite tools is ideal

This role offers a competitive remuneration package.

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.