Professional Consulting Veterinarian

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173834 - Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Role Summary:

Hill's PCVs work to ensure that Hill's is known as a scientific leader and an innovative, credible partner that is engaged with veterinary and pet health professionals to transform the lives of dogs and cats through outstanding nutrition. The Professional Consulting Veterinarian (PCV) is part of the Professional Veterinary Affairs team, and is in charge of relationship building, education, and influence of veterinary and pet retail customers. These include veterinary specialists, general practitioners, members of the veterinary healthcare team, Key Leaders With A Point Of View in the veterinary profession, residents and interns, leaders of veterinary professional organizations, and pet retailers. Individuals in this role also provide support to the Field Sales teams by delivering internal education to Territory Managers, providing external education and training to pet and veterinary customers, and supporting customer activities.

Responsibilities:

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  Key Leaders With Vision and Specialty Practices

  
  


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  Establish influential relationships with Key Leaders With A Point Of View in specialty hospitals and academia. Find opportunities to deliver relevant continuing education and engage KTLs in Hills’ initiatives. Promote active recommendation and endorsement of Hill’s products.

  
  


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  Call on specialty hospital customers with appropriate frequency, in person and/or virtually, based on tier. Educate and implement initiatives that result in an active Hill’s recommendation from the veterinary affairs team. 

  
  


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  Partner with the Territory Managers to increase sales and market share and establish Hill’s as the preferred partner with pet retail and veterinary healthcare teams, to help achieve team performance goals. Deliver appropriate education, technical coaching, and training to meet customer needs.

  
  


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  Optimally apply digital tools to improve educational reach and influence.

  
  


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  Support Territory Managers’ technical, nutritional, and product expertise with education and training during district meetings, conference calls, and while working together in person and virtually.

  
  


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  Work closely with the Field Sales Managers to identify and prioritize business needs and implement strategies. Collaboratively plan and participate in district customer events that will increase product sales and market share.

  
  


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  Regional, National, and Corporate Customer Activities

  
  


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  Develop working relationships with local and regional veterinary associations to identify, target, and prioritize opportunities that support Hill’s strategies.

  
  


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  Partner with the Marketing and Business Development teams to provide customer insight and technical support for Hill’s products and programs.

  
  


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  Represent Hill’s at assigned regional and national veterinary conferences and corporate customer meetings.

  
  


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  Serve on project teams, deliver webinars, and support Hill’s customer tours as assigned.

  
  


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  Stays in sync with all policies and standards

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree (BVSc)

  
  


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  At least 4 years Veterinary clinical practice.

  
  


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  Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle

  
  


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  Able to work independently to lead a fast paced schedule with irregular hours and to run travel within geography/region.

  
  


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  Strong work ethic, professional appearance and demeanor, high integrity.

  
  


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  Excellent relationship building, influence, and negotiation skills.

  
  


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  Excellent business presentation skills. Strong verbal, written, and virtual communication

  
  


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  Digital proficiency

  
  


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  You are a professional - with excellent skills in planning, priority setting, communication, and public speaking.

  
  


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  You connect the dots - establishing relationships and promoting Hill’s scientific leadership through education, training, and advocacy.

  
  


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  You are a collaborator - working with dynamic teams

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

  
  


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  Business and leadership skills.

  
  


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  Animal health industry or sales experience.

  
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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