Pork Technical Services Veterinarian

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

This position will provide technical support for assigned accounts within Zoetis Pork. The desired location for the position will be within IN or OH, with territory responsibility extending regionally in the Eastern Cornbelt.

The Pork Technical Services Veterinarian is responsible for providing technical expertise for assigned Strategic Pork Producer Accounts, Veterinary Accounts, and prospect accounts. The 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.

Position Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Pork Technical Services field colleague is responsible for:

• Calling on pork producers, veterinarians, dealers, consultants, and distributor representatives to provide scientific support so Zoetis may achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
• 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 with inquiries.
• Providing solutions to a broad array of animal health and production issues that are based upon a sales approach that identifies the customer’s needs.
• Applying existing veterinary solutions to meet the needs of individual customers based on their needs and promoting a long-term relationship with Zoetis.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders including veterinarians, nutritionists, extension, university personnel, pork processors, and other consultants to our customer base.
• Collaborating and building strong partnerships with Area Business Manager(s) to develop and execute the Area Operations Plan.
• Partnering with field colleagues to develop appropriate strategies that focus efforts on targeted accounts critical to the success of the business unit or area.
• Working with field sales colleagues to create, maintain, and execute customer-focused business development plans that clearly identify current and future growth opportunities and allocates expense budget and resources for all high potential customers.
• Contributing to team selling efforts by planning call cycles with others to maximize the use of the team’s time and resources and ensuring appropriate account follow-up.
• Utilizing excellent presentation skills and appropriate tools (e.g., PowerPoint) to conduct educational training on products, programs, and services to both internal and external audiences.
• Advising and assisting Learning and Development on the technical content of training programs, as required.
• Providing specialty support to other Areas or businesses as directed by management.
• Participating, as required, on special projects and tactical implementation that aligns with key stakeholders to effectively position products and the portfolio (e.g., reviewing sales material, participating on new product launch teams, providing assistance and support to Veterinary Medical Investigations and Product Support, and others).
• Providing accurate and timely documentation of activities and customer interactions to specified management levels.
• Managing STOMP diagnostic budget and timely reporting of diagnostic outcomes to stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Required 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.