Senior Technical Services Veterinarian

Zoetis

About The Position

This position serves as the primary veterinary support for Zoetis products and services within the United States commercial broiler and breeder industries. The role includes significant face-to-face interaction with both internal and external customers, communicating the technical and economic rationale of health maintenance programs designed to prevent, control, and/or treat poultry pathogens, as well as foodborne pathogens affecting humans. As a key member of the sales and technical organization, this position trains and maximizes the field force’s knowledge of medicated feed additives, vaccines, poultry health programs, food safety programs, and poultry production systems. The ideal location for this role is Texas; however, other locations within the DelMarVa region of the United States with significant poultry operations may be considered.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) required.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Knowledge of conventional and antibiotic-free commercial poultry production systems, including vaccination programs, medicated feed additives, direct-fed microbials, enzymes, and poultry nutrition.
Ability to travel greater than 50%, primarily within the United States.
Ability to work effectively in both field-based environments and standard office settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial poultry production or veterinary technical services preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and provide solutions to commercial producers on flock health and management issues.
Advise customers in designing flock health, vaccination, and coccidiosis control programs to accommodate their needs.
Plan and execute customer trials within approved budgeted expense levels.
Assist in the development of long-term technical strategies for current and future growth of new and existing products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement account strategies.
Provide market feedback to internal teams to improve the overall technical service function and enhance company expertise.
Develop and present at key industry technical and commercial meetings.
Serve as a liaison between the company and universities working on industry-related issues.
Partner with the internal regulatory department on field and product-related issues.
Work with marketing on technical information and the development of support materials for Zoetis poultry products.
Contribute expertise to research and development efforts for future product development and implementation.
Provide technical expertise to key decision-makers on acquisition opportunities.
Participate and provide technical input at Sales & Service management team meetings.
Support cross-training of veterinary service teams and account managers related to industry trends, trial data interpretation, and government or industry policy initiatives impacting disease control, animal welfare, food safety, and pharmaceutical regulation.