Traveling Veterinary Nutrition Scientist

Mars; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Royal Canin seeks a Scientific Services Veterinarian to advance diet recommendations through expert training, education, and ongoing support. The role emphasizes extensive travel (50–75%), remote work from home when not traveling, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to achieve annual objectives for the Therapeutic Business Unit.

The position requires a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with an active license, plus 3+ years of veterinary practice experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and active license in at least one state.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a veterinary practitioner, including internships, co-ops, and/or residency.
• Exceptional scientific communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–75% including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Sales Teams to educate key recommenders and drive sales growth.
• Drive Nutrition Category Growth by leveraging relationships with referral hospitals.
• Support Strategic Accounts by engaging regional medical leadership and events.
• Develop KOL networks to support veterinary operations and communications.
• Deliver nutrition education to veterinarians, technicians, and hospital staff.

Skills

Veterinary license

Clinical experience

Scientific communication

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Royal Canin seeks a Scientific Services Veterinarian to advance diet recommendations through expert training, education, and ongoing support. The role emphasizes extensive travel (50–75%), remote work from home when not traveling, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to achieve annual objectives for the Therapeutic Business Unit.

The position requires a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with an active license, plus 3+ years of veterinary practice experience.