Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to confident, well socialized dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. You'll work alongside a team passionate about pet care that ensures our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport.  St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Professional development and growth
• Continuing education opportunities
• Making an impact within the pet care category 
• Relocation assistance 

As the Veterinary Manager, you’ll plan, organize, and perform of all necessary veterinary procedures to ensure the health and well-being of cats and dogs at the development center, while performing and organizing in nutrition research protocols. Come prepared to have direct program authority and ensure that adequate veterinary care and all aspects of animal welfare, in accordance with regulatory and veterinary practices, is provided for our pets.

• Provide leadership in the care and resolution of complex, medical cases, and operational issues that arise within the Pet Care facility
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the animal welfare and preventive medicine program for our dogs and cats
• Train and supervise veterinary staff regarding technical procedures, husbandry practices, and appropriate deployment of animals
• Act as the primary liaison with USDA and other state regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestlé R&D Pet Care Manual
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by Veterinary team including good laboratory practices (GLP), safety and quality
• Provide health histories and certificates for all dogs and cats that are adopted from facility
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices with veterinarians of pet care centers in other regions

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• Valid veterinary license for the State of Missouri or the ability to obtain the license
• 6+ year of professional clinical veterinary experience with feline and/or canine patients
• 6+ years of experience conducting veterinary surgeries and/or dentistry
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory/leadership level role

Other

• USDA accreditation is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary research environment is preferred

If you currently reside more than 50 miles from this location, we will offer relocation assistance.

The approximate pay range for this position is $116,000.00 to $177,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:

326826

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