Scientific Services Veterinarian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Strategically shape diet recommendations through expert training, education, partnerships, and ongoing support.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at Royal Canin on activities and initiatives within the Therapeutic Business Unit.

• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinary professionals to enhance the reputation of Royal Canin and boost brand recommendations.

• Work alongside field sales teams to educate key recommenders, driving recommendations, market share, and sales growth.

• Develop relationships with specialty referral hospitals to grow sales in the nutrition category.

• Fortify strategic accounts through regional medical leadership relationships and impactful events.

• Build and maintain a network of Royal Canin Key Opinion Leader advocates and potential speakers.

• Provide nutrition education about Royal Canin to veterinarians, technicians, and hospital staff.

• Contribute to the growth of veterinary business through collaboration and joint business planning.

• Act as a reliable technical resource.

• Represent Royal Canin at veterinary conferences and events.

• Offer nutritional case consultations.

• Adjust territory and regional coverage as necessary.

• Support field-based teams through local and air travel.

• Travel 3–4 days per week, with one designated day for remote home office work.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or VMD).

• Active veterinary license in at least one state.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a veterinary practitioner, encompassing internships, co-ops, and/or residency.

• Preference for experience in small or companion animal practice.

• Outstanding scientific communication and presentation abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote.

• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Willingness and capacity for extensive travel—up to 75% within the assigned territory.

• Ability to travel 50–75%, including evenings and weekends.

• Competence in managing travel arrangements independently.

• Must be prepared and able to travel to fulfill the role.

• Mars does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Not eligible for relocation benefits.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package within the industry, including a company bonus.

• Top-tier learning and development support from the very beginning.

• Access to Mars University in-house.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-sponsored medical insurance.

• Company-sponsored dental insurance.

• Company-sponsored vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.

• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility may apply).

• 120 hours of vacation annually.

• Paid sick leave at 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, including both fixed and flexible holidays.

• Option for remote work from a home office when not traveling.

• Eligibility for a company vehicle.