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About the Role

The ROYAL CANIN Scientific Services Veterinarian (SSV) plays a pivotal role in elevating Royal Canin’s brand presence by strategically influencing diet recommendations through expert training, education, partnership, and ongoing support. SSVs collaborate closely with internal Royal Canin stakeholders to drive key activities and initiatives that contribute to achieving annual objectives for the Therapeutic Business Unit. Externally, SSVs engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and veterinary professionals to enhance Royal Canin’s reputation within the broader veterinary community, leveraging these relationships to increase brand recommendations and expand the path of influence. As an essential member of a collaborative, team-based approach, the SSV is instrumental in growing Royal Canin’s market share within veterinary hospitals and strengthening brand awareness across the industry.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with field sales teams within the assigned geography to educate key recommenders, driving increased recommendations, market share, and sales growth across the region.
Cultivate and leverage relationships with specialty referral hospitals to expand nutrition category sales within surrounding general practices.
Strengthen strategic accounts by building relationships with regional medical leadership and participating in high-impact events that advance the Royal Canin veterinary diet business.
Establish and nurture a network of Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Royal Canin advocates and potential speakers within the territory, supporting veterinary operations, marketing, corporate communications, and scientific communications initiatives.
Provide exceptional Royal Canin nutrition education to veterinarians, technicians, and hospital staff, ensuring the highest standards of knowledge and education are delivered.
Contribute to the overall growth of the veterinary business unit through effective collaboration and joint business planning with regional and strategic account sales teams.
Serve as a trusted technical resource, delivering expert support and guidance as needed.
Act as a Royal Canin spokesperson at key veterinary conferences and events, enhancing brand presence and business outcomes.
Offer expert nutritional case consultations to support veterinary partners and clients.
Adapt to territory and regional coverage requirements as needed; anticipate travel 3–4 days per week, with one day allocated for remote home office work.
Provide comprehensive support to field-based teams, requiring both local and air travel as part of the role.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or VMD) with an active license in at least one state.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a veterinary practitioner, including internships, co-ops, and/or residency, with a preference for small or companion animal practice.
Exceptional scientific communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively—up to 75% within the assigned territory—with eligibility for a company vehicle; travel may include airline, train, or other modes of transportation.
Flexibility to travel during nights and weekends, with the capability to independently manage travel arrangements.
Must be willing and able to travel to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to travel (50-75% including nights and weekends) and able to work from home effectively when not traveling.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Skills

Scientific communication
Presentation skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote)
Independent work
Travel management

Location

San Francisco, CA
Sacramento, CA

Work Type

Remote
Travel required

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a veterinary practitioner

Education Level

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or VMD)

Salary/Compensations

USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00

Benefits

Company bonus
401(k) plan
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
120 hours of vacation per year
Paid sick time (maximum of 40 hours per calendar year)
12 paid holidays
Company vehicle

About the Company

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales.
We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®.
Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.
Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.