Role Title - National Veterinary Manager
Location - Surrey Office Location with National Travel
Are you a commercially minded veterinary professional looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global organisation within the animal health and pet nutrition sector for an experienced PVA Manager to lead the Professional Veterinary Affairs function across the UK & Ireland.
The Opportunity
As PVA Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping veterinary engagement, driving scientific credibility, and supporting sustainable commercial growth across the UK & Ireland. You'll be responsible for building strong relationships with veterinary professionals, universities, corporate groups, and key opinion leaders, while leading a talented team dedicated to delivering technical excellence and outstanding customer support.
If you're an experienced veterinary professional with commercial experience, the ambition to influence strategy, lead exceptional teams and drive meaningful change across the veterinary industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the UK & Ireland Professional Veterinary Affairs strategy in line with European objectives.
- Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team, including Professional Consulting Veterinarians, a Veterinary Nurse Specialist and Customer Service professionals.
- Build and strengthen relationships with veterinary corporates, academic institutions, professional bodies and key opinion leaders.
- Ensure the scientific accuracy of technical and marketing communications.
- Oversee the national veterinary helpline and drive veterinary education through congresses, seminars and digital engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to align veterinary strategy with business priorities.
- Establish clear objectives, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the function.
- Represent the business as a trusted scientific leader within the veterinary profession.
What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent recognised veterinary qualification (need to be MRCVS qualified) with practice experience.
- Several years' experience within a commercial veterinary industry role.
- Strong commercial awareness with practical business or practice management experience.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- MBA or recognised board certification in Internal Medicine or Nutrition would be desirable.
- Established network across the veterinary profession, including associations, specialist societies or academic institutions.
Why Apply?
- Up to £80k salary with a competitive package.
- Join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of veterinary science and pet nutrition.
- Shape scientific engagement and strengthen relationships across the veterinary profession.
- Enjoy a highly visible role with significant opportunity to make a lasting commercial and scientific impact.
For more information, please contact Laura on 0161 8203510 or email lcalvert@noble-futures.com