Professional Services Veterinarian - Los Angeles/Orange County
Share your veterinary expertise across Los Angeles and Orange County, educating clinical teams and helping advance animal health through trusted customer partnerships.
The Opportunity
The Veterinary Professional Services team is comprised of experienced veterinarians with deep expertise in both clinical practice and the animal health industry. As a Professional Services Veterinarian, you will serve as a trusted technical expert and key partner to our Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams, providing scientific support, product consultation, and educational resources that drive the success of Dechra's companion animal portfolio.
This is a highly visible, field-based role that partners closely with Territory and Regional Managers to deliver technical education and clinical expertise to veterinarians, veterinary staff, specialists, and academic institutions. You'll play an important role in strengthening customer relationships, advancing product knowledge, and supporting positive outcomes for veterinary professionals and the patients they serve.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
Deliver live and virtual technical presentations at veterinary practices, regional and local meetings, conferences, and veterinary schools to support Dechra's product portfolio and business objectives.
Partner with Dechra field teams on customer visits, providing technical expertise and conducting educational programs, including lunch-and-learn sessions.
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for Sales and other internal teams.
Contribute to the creation and review of scientific and technical materials in collaboration with cross-functional portfolio teams.
Represent Dechra at veterinary conferences and industry events, engaging with customers and supporting educational initiatives.
Stay current on veterinary medicine, emerging research, and therapeutic areas relevant to Dechra's products.
Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other veterinary experts.
Monitor and interpret veterinary literature and scientific developments relevant to Dechra's products and business.
Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for Dechra while ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory and industry standards.
The Ideal Candidate
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent veterinary degree.
Three or more years of clinical experience in companion animal practice.
Active veterinary license in good standing.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including the ability to facilitate technical discussions and answer clinical questions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
Self-motivation, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
Additional Requirements
Ability to work in a field-based and remote environment.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel of up to 75%.
- Department
- North America Commercial
- Role
- Medical Affairs North America
- Location
- Remote
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Salary
- $140,000 - $160,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Contract Length
- Permanent
About Dechra
At Dechra, our Vision is to be the global leader in specialty care, known for helping veterinary health professionals become ever better at what they do.
We look at everything from The Veterinary Perspective, truly understand their needs and are by their side enabling them to find the right solutions for their patients every day.