[Hiring] Pork Technical Services Veterinarian @Zoetis

Role Description

This Position will provide technical support for the assigned accounts within Zoetis Pork. The desired location for the position will be within IL with territory responsibility extending regionally in the Midwest.

The Pork Technical Services Veterinarian is responsible for providing technical expertise for assigned Strategic Pork Producer Accounts, Veterinary Accounts, and prospect accounts. The Pork Technical Services Veterinarian works with the account manager to help develop a strategic account plan designed to maximize Zoetis sales with assigned account(s). The Pork Technical Services Veterinarian is a leader and trusted business partner responsible for developing intimate knowledge of the Customer’s business model.

Responsibilities

• Calling on pork producers, veterinarians, dealers, consultants and distributor representatives to provide scientific support.
• Providing technical training and education to colleagues within the Zoetis pork business unit.
• Providing sound technical advice on routine inquiries, acting as a resource to assist other team members.
• Providing solutions to a broad array of animal health and production issues based on a sales approach.
• Applying existing veterinary solutions to meet the needs of individual customers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders.
• Collaborating with Area Business Manager(s) to develop and execute the Area Operations Plan.
• Partnering with field colleagues to develop strategies focused on targeted accounts.
• Working with field sales colleagues to create and execute customer-focused business development plans.
• Contributing to team selling efforts by planning call cycles with others.
• Utilizing excellent presentation skills to conduct educational training on products and services.
• Advising Learning and Development on the technical content of training programs.
• Participating in special projects and tactical implementation that aligns with key stakeholders.
• Providing accurate and timely documentation of activities and customer interactions.
• Managing STOMP diagnostic budget and timely reporting of diagnostic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years post-doctoral experience in clinical practice, academia, research or industry.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Current in assigned areas of veterinary medicine and pork production management.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office and the ability to learn Zoetis’s internal systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years or more private practice experience for the Technical Services Veterinarian role.
• Proven record of accomplishments in veterinary practice management and strategy execution.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make thoughtful decisions.
• Research experience and published scientific papers.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Extensive knowledge of Zoetis pork products and the animal health industry.
• Ability to interact with and influence senior management and peers.
• Multilingual, particularly Spanish and English.

Physical Position Requirements

• The position will require a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to drive to customer locations across defined geography.

Compensation and Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $106,000.00 - $152,000.00.
• This position is also eligible for short-term and long-term incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one.
• 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis.
• 4 weeks of vacation.