Purina - Stage Veterinary Diets - Pro Plan Brand

At Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Milan HQ


• Pet-friendly workplace


• Undergraduates or graduates in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production or equivalent


• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities


• Full-time internship (6 months) – We offer a monthly allowance of €900, free access to the company canteen, free access to a partner gym near the office and a company laptop


• A dynamic, people‑focused environment that encourages autonomy, trust, and a results‑oriented way of working


• Start Date: end of August 2026

Position Summary

The candidate will have the opportunity to support the Marketing and Vet Channel team in implementing the brand plan among an international strategy in the Specialist channel.
You will support the team to develop and implement communication campaigns and activities on consumer, Trade and Vet. Support the team in organizing major events (Vet & Trade) and managing budget allocation for one of the key brands within the Purina portfolio.

Join us at Purina and you’ll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us.

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A day in the life of...

·        Project management including POS materials, digital communication and consumer contests development and implementation

·        Internal meeting preparation and presentation

·        Management (semi-autonomous) of Marketing expenses

·        Collaboration with the vet team to implement activities and materials dedicated to the involvement of vets on a range of products dedicated to certain diseases of dogs and cats

·        Involvement in organizing 2 major Veterinary Congresses (booth creativity, Vet relations room management, materials)

·        Involvement in organizing a major event dedicated to Trade (booth creativity, materials, participants)

What Will Make You Successful

• Undergraduates or graduates in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production or equivalent


• Analytical mindset and good knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Digital skills


• Passionate about marketing and pets


• Result Focus with auto-organization skills


• Being a team player, with a curious, proactive, and flexible approach


• Fluent in both Italian&English

What does it mean to work at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.

When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feels safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

We’re committed to ensuring that the whole team can experience the power of Purina, push their limits, and realize their full potential.

That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

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