Professional Services Veterinarian - Los Angeles/Orange County

Dechra; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Professional Services Veterinarian to provide scientific support, product consultation, and educational resources for our companion animal portfolio. This field-based role partners with Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams to strengthen customer relationships and improve patient outcomes.

You will deliver live and virtual presentations, develop training programs, and review scientific materials. Extensive travel (up to 75%) is required, with remote work options as needed.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Three or more years of clinical experience in companion animal practice.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live and virtual technical presentations to veterinarians, staff, and students.
• Partner with field teams on customer visits, providing technical education programs.
• Assist in development and delivery of sales training programs.
• Contribute to creation and review of scientific materials with cross-functional teams.
• Represent Dechra at conferences and events; engage with customers.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Clinical expertise in companion animal

Travel readiness

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The Veterinary Professional Services team is comprised of experienced veterinarians with deep expertise in both clinical practice and the animal health industry. As a Professional Services Veterinarian, you will serve as a trusted technical expert and key partner to our Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams, providing scientific support, product consultation, and educational resources that drive the success of Dechra's companion animal portfolio.

This is a highly visible, field-based role that partners closely with Territory and Regional Managers to deliver technical education and clinical expertise to veterinarians, veterinary staff, specialists, and academic institutions. You'll play an important role in strengthening customer relationships, advancing product knowledge, and supporting positive outcomes for veterinary professionals and the patients they serve.

What You'll Do

• Deliver live and virtual technical presentations at veterinary practices, regional and local meetings, conferences, and veterinary schools to support Dechra's product portfolio and business objectives.
• Partner with Dechra field teams on customer visits, providing technical expertise and conducting educational programs, including lunch-and-learn sessions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for Sales and other internal teams.
• Contribute to the creation and review of scientific and technical materials in collaboration with cross-functional portfolio teams.
• Represent Dechra at veterinary conferences and industry events, engaging with customers and supporting educational initiatives.
• Stay current on veterinary medicine, emerging research, and therapeutic areas relevant to Dechra's products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other veterinary experts.
• Monitor and interpret veterinary literature and scientific developments relevant to Dechra's products and business.
• Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for Dechra while ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory and industry standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Three or more years of clinical experience in companion animal practice.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including the ability to facilitate technical discussions and answer clinical questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivation, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a field-based and remote environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel of up to 75%.