JR00017991 Technical Services Veterinarian

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is the primary veterinary support of Zoetis products and services to the broiler and breeder commercial poultry sectors in the United States. This position has key face-to-face interaction with customers (internally and externally) in communicating the technical and economic rationale of vaccination strategies and programming as well as providing support across all areas of flock health and management. As a key team member of a sales and technical organization, this position trains and maximizes our field force’s knowledge of vaccines, poultry health programs, food safety programs, and poultry production. Ideal location for this role is Georgia or Texas but other locations in the southern region of the US with significant poultry operations may be considered. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to commercial producers on flock health/management issues. 

• Advise customers in designing flock health and vaccination programs to accommodate their needs 

• Responsible for the technical planning and execution of customer trials within budgeted expense levels. 

• Assist in the development of a long-term technical strategy for the current and future growth of new and existing products. 

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement account strategies. 

• Provide effective market feedback to initiate efforts from internal groups to improve the overall technical service function and enhance the company's service expertise and know-how. 

• Develop and present at key industry technical and commercial meetings. 

• Serve as a liaison between the company and universities working on industry issues. 

• Work with our internal regulatory department on field and product issues. 

• Work with marketing on technical information and the development of support material for Zoetis Products used in the poultry industry. 

• Contribute expertise to the research and development group for future new product development and Implementation into the poultry industry. 

• Participate and provide technical input to Sales & Service management team meetings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• DVM and MAM or equivalent qualification acquired through formal training or through demonstrated work experience. 

• Work experience in the poultry industry and familiarity with US broiler companies. 

• Proven success at managing and working in a team environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to function independently and in multiple group settings 

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of conventional and antibiotic-free commercial poultry production systems as it relates to vaccination programs,  medicated feed additives, direct-fed microbials, enzymes, and associated poultry nutrition 

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENT

• Ability to travel > 50%, primarily in the U.S 

• Operate in both a field working environment and usual office working conditions.