About the role
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176913 - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
About Us: Hill’s Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive Company
We are not just a company; we’re a global family that dreams big! We are Hill’s - an innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. Hill’s Pet Nutrition combines over 85 years of science to deliver superior nutrition to millions of Pets worldwide every year.
Our Purpose? Transforming the lives of millions of pets through groundbreaking innovation, outstanding nutrition, and committed people.
Our culture? Built from valuing diversity, sustainability and inclusion which is rooted in our core values of being Caring, Courageous and Inclusive. Employees are rewarded by rich career development and experiences.
The Role - Professional Consulting Veterinarian - Permanent full-time role with attractive salary package
Due to an internal promotion, we are on the hunt for a passionate, clinically grounded Professional Consulting Veterinarian to champion evidence-based clinical nutrition across the veterinary community. In this role, you will take ownership of driving brand recommendation and ensuring that Hill’s is known as a scientific, innovative, and credible partner that is engaged with veterinary professionals to transform the lives of dogs and cats through superior nutrition.
This role is passionate about nutrition and about educating both internal and external stakeholders about the benefits of our range of diets. It serves as the technical expert for New Zealand, working with the field sales team as well as directly with universities and specialist hospitals in New Zealand to drive product understanding and leadership. This role also supports digital and in person educational strategies in line with the category focuses and brings these to life within both independent and corporate environments. The Professional Consulting Veterinarian serves as the professional face of Hill’s representing the company at veterinary conferences and discussing nutritional cases directly with veterinarians both in person and by digital means.
The main responsibilities of the role are
Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products
Identify opportunities to use expertise to affect a commercial gain
Be the go to technical resource for the NZ sales team, train and coach territory managers to understand the technical information on the Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet products
Collaborate with the NZ Field Team Lead and based on data analysis provide strategic in-field support to target specific clinics to gain distribution
Conduct regular field/ride-days with NZ Territory Managers
Establish and maintain professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders, specialist hospitals and universities in NZ
Recruit and act as the main liaison for the local student rep at Massey University , supporting the execution of student rep initiatives in line with of the overall student rep strategy
Champion the role of veterinary nurses in NZ by developing targeted engagement strategies for both practicing nurses and veterinary nursing students, empowering them as essential nutritional advocates and future brand endorsers
Proactively identify, plan and implement the Key Thought Leader (KTL) management activities including KTL identification, and annual plans for active KTLs in NZ in line with specific product team and PVA manager direction
Deliver training presentations to veterinarians, veterinary students, nurses and pet specialty retail groups
As necessary, contribute to the development and enhancement of Hill’s digital educational resources for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, pet retail staff, and consumers
Support the Scientific Affairs Manager in executing territory based key account initiatives
Represent Hill’s at professional events such as industry conferences
This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand and is a great opportunity within a global organisation.
The ideal candidate has the following skills
Excellent communication skills including both written and oral communication, ability to present in front of large audiences
Has a good eye for commercial opportunities and a sound business mind
Stakeholder management – effective at using stakeholders as resources
Be able to work independently and travel within region to deliver customer training and attend professional conferences, some overnight travel is required
Previous animal health industry highly regarded
What you’ll need
Degree in Veterinary Science (e.g. BVSc or DVM equivalent)
Current registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council and annual practising certificate (APC)
At least 3 years small animal clinical experience
Valid NZ driver’s license
Proficient computer skills, experience with Google Suite tools is ideal
This role offers a competitive remuneration package.
If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, apply now!
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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