Technical Veterinarian

JOB DESCRIPTION – Not limited but aligned to :

Technical support

Supply ongoing in-field technical support to internal and external clients of Business Management and Technical and Training Services.

Handle product complaints.

Be responsible for or involved in marketing and regulatory trials.

Research prepare and deliver presentations at farmer’s days veterinary training days or others.

Develop training material for Training Services.

Provide technical support to the Commercial and Regulatory units with regards to product evaluation.

Liaison with stakeholders

Liaison with key players in the animal industry.

Marketing material

Provide technical and veterinary support in the development and maintenance of marketing material produced by the marketing department for both new and in-line products.

Customer Focus

Host at least 6 farmer days per quarter.

Host coop training to be coordinated with the sales teams.

Visit key clients with / without relevant sales representative / area manager.

Speak at various veterinary meetings congresses etc.

Marketing & strategic planning

Develop strategic activities with the Marketing team.

Plan marketing and branding objectives by product group and develop marketing plans and strategies with the Marketing team. Collaborate with sales and procurement divisions to help develop strategic activities on identified marketing for technical support in planning implementing and managing marketing advertising and promotional activities and campaigns.

Other requirements

Self-study of relevant literature to become an expert in the area.

Maintain a good level of awareness of current affairs in the veterinary and animal industry by self-study conferences attending meetings and personal contact with key players.

Develop and maintain good relationships with personnel.

Qualifiction Requirements

BVSc or equivalent degree.

Registered and in good standing with the South African Veterinary council (SAVC) 3. 1 – 5 Years previous working experience in Animal Health.

Veterinary Industry knowledge IN LIVESTOCK – advantageous. Veterinary products background / experience – advantageous. Research experience – advantageous. Ability to plan tasks and execute. Interactive & communicates well with people.

Advanced reading writing and arithmetic skills required. Advanced MS Word / Excel skills combined with rest of MS packages. Strong Initiative-taker / Self-initiating / Self-directed.

Strong English / Afrikaans verbal reading and writing skills essential other languages beneficial. Own Transport essential. Willingness to travel.

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Microsoft Access,Customer Service,Communication skills,TFS,Sage,Sonography,Conflict Management,Animal Handling,Pharmacy Residency,Critical Care Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1