Veterinary Communications Manager

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Purina is seeking a Veterinary Sales Support professional in the United States to provide direct technical support for veterinary sales teams and universities. You will drive trial, usage, and recommendations among veterinarians, students, and staff, while promoting Purina’s image in the veterinary field.

Role emphasizes education on nutrition and veterinary topics, cross-functional collaboration, and event execution at universities and veterinary hospitals. Significant travel is required.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required and valid U.S. veterinary license.
• 1+ years’ experience in a small animal private practice or an internship.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% as business needs require.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical support and expertise for VET sales and university.
• Drive increased trial, usage, and recommendations of Purina products by veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary staff
• Promote Purina’s image in the veterinary profession
• Maintain regional relationships and align with PVCs and Region Managers
• Promote technical and scientific competency among veterinary sales personnel
• Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics
• Provide technical expertise and education to Purina departments internally and externally, cross-functionally, and within universities
• Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff
• Develop expertise through Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study
• Manage programs that optimize Purina’s visibility throughout assigned veterinary schools
• Promote and monitor trial of Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospitals
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community
• Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Nutrition Education

Technical Support

Product Promotion

Trial Management

Relationship Management

Educational Event Execution

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

• Provide direct technical support and expertise for VET sales and university
• Drive increased trial, usage, and recommendations of Purina products by veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary staff
• Promote Purina’s image in the veterinary profession
• Maintain regional relationships and align with PVCs and Region Managers
• Promote technical and scientific competency among veterinary sales personnel
• Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics
• Provide technical expertise and education to Purina departments internally and externally, cross-functionally, and within universities
• Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff
• Develop expertise through Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study
• Manage programs that optimize Purina’s visibility throughout assigned veterinary schools
• Promote and monitor trial of Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospitals
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community
• Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in a small animal private practice or an internship
• Must possess and maintain a current, active, unrestricted U.S. veterinary license in good standing
• Willingness to travel 50-75% as business needs require
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in veterinary medicine and nutrition, with a focus on educating and supporting veterinary professionals and students. Proven ability to build relationships within the veterinary community and promote product visibility and usage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary License
• Veterinary Sales Support
• Educational Event Execution
• Relationship Management

Hard Skills

• Veterinary Medicine
• Nutrition Education
• Technical Support
• Product Promotion
• Trial Management

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Veterinary License

Industry Keywords

• Veterinary Community
• Key Opinion Leader
• Continuing Education
• Veterinary Sales Personnel
• Purina Products