Nestlé
Veterinary Technical Manager
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Veterinary Technical Manager – Nestlé Purina (Hybrid Role)
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Gatwick (Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week)
Salary
Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Key Benefits
- Potential discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme (up to 12% contribution from Nestlé)
- 12 flexible additional days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
- 2 paid volunteering days
- Focus on personal development and access to respected Nestlé courses
Flexibility: Please discuss your working needs with us—this role supports hybrid working arrangements.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Technical Manager to join our team at Purina. In this role, you will act as the go-to Purina technical expert, delivering nutritional technical support to specialist teams, including:
- Veterinary Nutrition Partner (VNP) team
- Breeder team
- CES customer support team
- Wider Purina business (as required)
Your focus will be primarily on Pro Plan® (including Veterinary Diets and life stage products), but you may occasionally support other Purina portfolio products.
Key Reporting Line: Reports to the Veterinary Scientific Affairs Manager.
Your Impact
At Nestlé Purina Pet Care, we help pets live happier, healthier, and longer lives—because we’re pet owners ourselves too.
As a world-leading pet care and nutrition company (over 85 years of experience), we’re proud of beloved brands like FELIX®, WINALOT®, GO-CAT®, BAKERS®, and PURINA ONE & GOURMET. Our employees are welcome to bring their pets to work at our Crawley and Sudbury sites.
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Core Responsibilities
- Drive endorsement, recommendation and usage of Purina products within the UK & Irish veterinary community through technical support for:
- Internal teams (sales, marketing, customer support)
- External vet professionals in practice
- Ensure vet trust and superiority of Purina nutrition expertise
- Monitor and assess Purina Technical Helpline (including veterinary support with Veterinary Nurse Manager), responding to queries (both practice nutritional questions and VNP support).
- Train and guide other functions on sensitive issues.
- Visit vets to assist with product demonstrations, technical discussions, training (may involve travel/evenings).
- Create technical articles, resources, press copy to advocate Purina in the vet community (e.g., vet press contributions, newsletters).
- Attend/exhibit at vet shows, congresses, and symposia to showcase expertise.
- Schedule technical support for Purina charity partners (Street Vet, Cats Protection, Canine Partners) and commercial partners/customers.
- Assist the Scientific Affairs Manager with projects, including KOL/vet school support and training initiatives (e.g., Young Vets programme).
Requirements to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you must be:
- A ** Registered Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS )** with a clear passion for nutrition.
- Motivated to build strong team relationships and collaborate for continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel), comfortable using relevant software.
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Technical & Skill Expectations
- Current understanding of clinical veterinary challenges and case management.
- Completed mandatory RCVS Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Experience in delivering training/lecturing or comparable public-facing technical discussions.
- Strong ability to learn, adapt, and create thorough/accurate technical resources.
- Knowledge of pet nutrition, and enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing.
- Skills in coaching and developing professionals around nutrition/clinical topics.
About Nestlé & Diversity
Closing Date: 09/07/2026 Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis—please apply promptly, as early closure may occur.
Key Initiatives: We champion inclusion and diversity, proudly supporting:
- The Race at Work Charter
- Disability Confidence
- Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality (3 consecutive years)
- Diversity & Inclusion in Grocery
Our Values: Rooted in respect, we foster innovation through diversity and inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to apply, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, caregiving status, or LGBT+ status. Please let us know if you need accommodations during the application process.
For more details on Nestlé’s DEI commitment: Nestlé’s Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
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