Veterinary Technical Manager
Gatwick (Hybrid 2-3 times a week)
Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!
Position Summary
At Nestlé PURINA Pet Care, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too. We are recruiting an additional highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Technical Manager to join our team at Purina due to team expansion. In this role, you will be responsible for being the go-to Purina technical expert for delivery of nutritional technical support to all of the Purina specialist business, primarily supporting the Veterinary Nutrition Partner (VNP) team, the breeder team and CES customer support team.
A day in the life of a Veterinary Technical Manager …
In the role, you will drive endorsement and recommendation & usage of Purina products by the veterinary community in the UK and Ireland. Through comprehensive technical support internally and externally, the Veterinary Technical Manager drives awareness of Purina and confidence in its products and nutritional expertise.
Responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the business in achieving its goals and targets for sales of Purina products
* Preparation of technical materials and tools, maintaining the Veterinary Product Guide, product comparisons, detail aids and in-practice tools.
* Management and reporting of the Purina Technical Helpline, including veterinary support along with the Veterinary Nurse Manager.
* Assessment of call type and trends to give insight into vet professional technical concerns.
* Technical support for practices, including practice visits where VNP support is needed.
* Creation of technical articles for communications to drive awareness and advocacy for Purina.
* Attendance and support at key events in the veterinary calendar.
* Technical support for Purina charity partners and commercial partners.
* Assist Scientific Affairs Manager with projects as required.
What will make you successful?
We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about nutrition and who are qualified as a Registered Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS). You will be motivated to be part of a team, build great relationships and be open to continuous improvement.
Ideally, you’ll have the below skills and experience:
* Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
* Understanding and experience of clinical challenges within practice.
* Previous experience in delivering training or lecturing.
* Thoroughness and accuracy in preparation of materials.
* Expertise in nutrition.
* Ability to coach and develop others in nutrition.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits, a competitive salary, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is the 26th March 2025.
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