Veterinary Communications Lead - Education & Partnerships

Nestlé S.A.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Veterinary Communications Manager to lead education and outreach across the Great Lakes region. Based in Columbus, OH, or nearby cities, you’ll engage veterinarians, students, and faculty, promoting Purina products and veterinary science through events and strategic programs.

You’ll build relationships with key opinion leaders, support sales objectives, and help elevate Purina’s image in the veterinary field. Travel up to 50–75% is required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine required.
• 1+ years in small animal private practice or internship.
• Must possess and maintain a current, active, unrestricted U.S. veterinary license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics.
• Provide technical expertise, education, and act as Veterinary representative to Purina departments both internally and externally (cross-functionally and within universities).
• Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff that support sales and marketing goals for increased trial, usage and recommendation of Purina products and programs.
• Develop and build ongoing expertise through targeted Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study (ex. AAHA, corporate accounts, AAVN, ACVIM, etc…).
• Manage programs that optimize visibility of Purina throughout assigned veterinary schools.
• Promote and monitor trial Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospital.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community that will drive Purina’s image in the veterinary profession.
• Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities (ex. Purple Leash Program, Vet Support Mission).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Veterinary Communications Manager to lead education and outreach across the Great Lakes region. Based in Columbus, OH, or nearby cities, you’ll engage veterinarians, students, and faculty, promoting Purina products and veterinary science through events and strategic programs.

You’ll build relationships with key opinion leaders, support sales objectives, and help elevate Purina’s image in the veterinary field. Travel up to 50–75% is required.