Veterinary Nutrition & Education Consultant

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a Colgate-Palmolive company, seeks a Professional Consulting Veterinarian in Auckland to champion evidence-based nutrition across the veterinary community. You will lead brand education, engage with universities, and support sales with technical expertise.

You will educate veterinarians and nurses, represent Hill’s at conferences, and drive digital learning initiatives while collaborating with NZ field teams to enhance product understanding and leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc or DVM) and NZ veterinary registration.
• Minimum 3 years small animal clinical experience and valid NZ driver’s license.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Google Suite is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products.
• Be the technical resource for NZ sales team, train territory managers on Hill’s Diet products.
• Collaborate with the NZ Field Team Lead to support clinics and distribution strategies.
• Conduct field days, build relationships with key thought leaders, hospitals, and universities in NZ.
• Deliver training presentations to veterinarians, students, nurses and retail staff.
• Represent Hill’s at professional events and contribute to digital educational resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Animal health industry experience

Education

BVSc or DVM degree

NZ veterinary registration

3+ years small animal clinical experience

NZ driver’s license

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a Colgate-Palmolive company, seeks a Professional Consulting Veterinarian in Auckland to champion evidence-based nutrition across the veterinary community. You will lead brand education, engage with universities, and support sales with technical expertise.

You will educate veterinarians and nurses, represent Hill’s at conferences, and drive digital learning initiatives while collaborating with NZ field teams to enhance product understanding and leadership.