Scientific Services Veterinarian – Texas Territory

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

📋 Description

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

• Collaborate with internal Royal Canin stakeholders to fulfill the annual objectives of the Therapeutic Business Unit.

• Partner with field sales teams to educate key recommenders, enhancing recommendations, market share, and sales growth.

• Foster relationships with specialty referral hospitals to boost nutrition category sales within local general practices.

• Develop relationships with regional medical leadership and engage in impactful strategic-account events.

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

• Assist veterinary operations, marketing, corporate communications, and scientific communication initiatives.

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

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

• Act as a trusted technical resource, offering expert support and guidance.

• Represent Royal Canin at veterinary conferences and events.

• Provide expert nutritional case consultations.

• Adjust territory and regional coverage as necessary.

• Travel 3–4 days per week, encompassing local and air travel, with one day allocated for remote home-office work.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or VMD) with an active license in at least one state.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a veterinary practitioner, including internships, co-ops, and/or residency.

• Preference for experience in small or companion animal practices.

• 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 capability to travel extensively—up to 75% within the assigned territory.

• Ability to travel by airline, train, or other modes of transportation.

• Flexibility to travel during evenings and weekends.

• Competence in managing travel arrangements independently.

• Must be willing and able to travel to meet the roles and responsibilities.

• Ability to work effectively from home when not traveling.

• Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

🏝️ Benefits

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

• Company car.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-sponsored medical insurance.

• Company-sponsored dental insurance.

• Company-sponsored vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 120 hours of vacation per year.

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

• 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

• Eligibility for a company vehicle.

• Work from home when not traveling.