Pork Technical Services Veterinarian

Zoetis•US MN Remote, IA

23d•$106,000 - $152,000

About The Position

The Pork Technical Services Veterinarian provides technical support to assigned Zoetis Pork accounts, including strategic pork producer accounts, veterinary accounts, and prospects. The preferred location is in Minnesota or northern Iowa, with regional territory responsibility across the Upper Midwest. Working with account managers and other field colleagues, the veterinarian helps develop and execute strategic account and business development plans to maximize sales and identify growth opportunities. The role builds an in-depth understanding of customers’ business models and serves as a trusted business partner. The veterinarian provides scientific and technical support, advice, training, and solutions for animal health and pork production issues. The role also builds relationships with industry leaders, partners with sales and business teams, supports product positioning and launches, contributes technical content to training, and documents customer interactions and diagnostic outcomes. The position requires travel by car to customer locations across the assigned geography.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent.
At least two years of post-doctoral experience in clinical practice, academia, research, or industry.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Current knowledge of assigned areas of veterinary medicine and pork production management.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office, and ability to learn Zoetis internal systems.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to drive to customer locations across the defined geography, including producers, clinics, and processing facilities.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of private practice experience for the Technical Services Veterinarian role.
A proven record of accomplishments demonstrating successful veterinary practice management, strategy execution, and leadership.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make thoughtful, fair decisions based on relevant information.
Research experience and published scientific papers.
Ability to think and act strategically.
Extensive knowledge of Zoetis pork products and the animal health industry, or ability to learn quickly.
Ability to interact with and influence senior management, peers, and other functions.
Multilingual ability, particularly Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Call on pork producers, veterinarians, dealers, consultants, and distributor representatives to provide scientific support.
Provide technical training and education to colleagues within the Zoetis pork business unit.
Provide sound technical advice on routine inquiries and assist other team members with inquiries.
Develop solutions to animal health and production issues based on customer needs and a sales approach.
Apply veterinary solutions to individual customer needs and promote long-term customer relationships with Zoetis.
Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, including veterinarians, nutritionists, extension and university personnel, pork processors, and consultants.
Collaborate with Area Business Managers to develop and execute the Area Operations Plan.
Partner with field colleagues to develop strategies focused on targeted accounts critical to the business unit or area.
Work with field sales colleagues to develop, maintain, and execute customer-focused business development plans that identify growth opportunities and allocate budgets and resources for high-potential customers.
Plan call cycles with colleagues to support team selling, make effective use of time and resources, and ensure appropriate account follow-up.
Use presentation skills and tools such as PowerPoint to deliver product, program, and service training to internal and external audiences.
Advise and assist Learning and Development with technical content for training programs as required.
Provide specialty support to other areas or businesses as directed by management.
Participate in special projects and tactical implementation, including sales material review, new product launch teams, and support for Veterinary Medical Investigations and Product Support.
Document activities and customer interactions accurately and promptly for specified management levels.
Manage the STOMP diagnostic budget and report diagnostic outcomes to stakeholders in a timely manner.