Veterinary pharmaceutical sales representatives connect animal health professionals with medications, vaccines, and other products that support the care of pets, livestock, and other animals. These roles combine scientific product knowledge with relationship building, consultative selling, and territory management. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including positions with compensation of $100,000 or more.
Representatives educate veterinarians, veterinary practices, animal hospitals, distributors, and other customers about product indications, benefits, appropriate use, and availability. Depending on the role, they may introduce new products, deliver presentations and training, support account needs, coordinate with internal teams, and work toward sales and market-development goals. They communicate product information responsibly and follow applicable company policies and industry regulations.
Employers often seek strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and customer relationship skills, along with the ability to plan a sales territory and analyze account or market opportunities. A background in sales, business, life sciences, animal health, or veterinary settings can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and product area; some roles prefer experience selling to veterinary professionals or managing a defined territory.
Veterinary pharmaceutical sales roles can offer opportunities to develop expertise in companion-animal, livestock, equine, or specialty markets. Experienced professionals may advance into key account management, regional sales leadership, sales training, marketing, or broader animal health business development roles. Job scope, travel, and customer base vary by position.
Browse veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative openings and related animal health sales roles on Ladders. Review each listing for compensation, territory, qualifications, travel expectations, and product focus to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.
Senior Principal Scientist Veterinary Pathologist Board Certified
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Drive product strategy and execution by leading cross-functional teams, defining vision, and prioritizing enhancements to deliver exceptional value in veterinary diagnostics, ensuring alignment with c...
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Companion Animal Senior Territory Manager - LA SOUTH
$96K - $151K *
Engage with veterinary clinics and corporate accounts to identify needs, provide tailored solutions, and drive sales growth in the Animal Health division. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer re...
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Companion Animal Senior Territory Manager - LA SOUTH
$96K - $151K *
Help us drive sales growth by engaging with veterinary clinics and shelters, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and...
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Drive technical excellence in contract manufacturing with a focus on process verification, efficiency, and successful product launches. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold quality standards and l...
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Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products in Small Molecule
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the development of innovative parenteral drug products for animal health. Engage in formulation development, managing lab activities, and coordinating with internal and external partners while...
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Strategic Account Manager, Diagnostics
$129K - $160K *
Lead the charge in enhancing customer experiences for Strategic Accounts by managing contract updates and collaboration across teams, driving growth through competitive insights and strategic pipeline...
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Specialty Sales Rep - Primary Care
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by promoting innovative healthcare solutions while building strong relationships with healthcare providers. Drive sales success through strategic planning and data-driven insight...
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Specialty Sales Rep - Primary Care
$95K - $115K *
Transform healthcare by promoting innovative products to providers. Build strong relationships, execute strategic plans, and leverage insights to exceed sales targets while ensuring compliance in a dy...
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Companion Animal Senior Territory Manager – LA SOUTH
$96K - $151K *
Analyze customer needs and deliver tailored solutions in the Animal Health sector. Collaborate with sales teams to drive account growth and enhance customer relationships, ensuring alignment with stra...
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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative - Chandler, AZ
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by driving sales and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Utilize your expertise to promote products, achieve business goals, and enhance market share within your...
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$70K - $100K *
Drive sales growth by expanding customer base through consultative problem-solving and relationship-building. Leverage company leads while self-generating opportunities to exceed targets in a dynamic...
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Associate Veterinarian - North Phoenix Animal Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)
$125K - $150K *
Empower animal health by providing high-quality veterinary care in a flexible, supportive environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver comprehensive services, ensuring the well-being of p...
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Lead the charge in driving sales performance through strategic account management, collaboration, and innovative program execution within the C&S hospital sector, while fostering relationships and del...
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Drive the future of animal health by overseeing veterinary care across multiple complexes, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and enhancing team training and welfare initiatives within a col...
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Join a team that's dedicated to animal health and welfare, overseeing veterinary responsibilities across multiple complexes. Ensure compliance with health regulations while contributing to a collabora...
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$174K - $211K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee veterinary health across multiple complexes, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing animal welfare. Engage in training, contribute to projects, and trave...
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$174K - $211K *
Lead the charge in veterinary health across multiple complexes, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing animal welfare. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and contribute to...
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$174K - $211K *
Unlock potential by overseeing veterinary health across multiple complexes, ensuring compliance with regulations, training staff, and contributing to team projects. This role requires travel and direc...
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Diagnostic Sales Manager (Northwest Houston)
$75K - $93K *
Drive growth in the veterinary diagnostics market by managing territory sales, building client relationships, and delivering expert support for Antech services and products. Collaborate with teams to...
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Diagnostic Sales Manager (Northwest Houston)
$75K - $93K *
Accelerate growth by managing territory market share and driving sales of diagnostic services and equipment. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experience and achieve revenue targets through s...
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Diagnostic Sales Manager (Northwest Houston)
$75K - $93K *
Champion growth by managing territory market share and driving sales of diagnostic services and equipment. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experience and achieve revenue targets through str...
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Field Director, Virginia North
$118K - $196K *
Accelerate operational excellence by leading a multi-location veterinary team, guiding Practice Managers, and ensuring the delivery of quality pet care while achieving performance goals through strate...
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Field Director, Virginia North
$118K - $196K *
Lead hospital performance by mentoring managers and partnering with teams to ensure optimal care delivery, compliance, and business success through effective workforce development and engagement strat...
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Field Director, Virginia North
$118K - $196K *
Champion the excellence of multiple hospitals, guiding practice managers to enhance performance, cultivate teamwork, and ensure compliance, all while fostering an engaging environment focused on quali...
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What does a veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative do?
They present and explain animal health medicines and related products to veterinarians, clinics, hospitals, and other customers, while developing accounts and supporting sales goals.
What qualifications are common for veterinary pharmaceutical sales jobs?
Qualifications vary, but employers commonly value sales experience, communication and presentation skills, territory management ability, and familiarity with animal health or veterinary customers. Some roles prefer a degree or relevant industry experience.
Who are the typical customers for veterinary pharmaceutical representatives?
Customers may include private veterinary practices, animal hospitals, veterinary specialists, livestock operations, distributors, and other animal health organizations, depending on the product and territory.
Do veterinary pharmaceutical sales representatives travel?
Many positions involve travel within an assigned territory for customer visits, presentations, and industry events. Travel requirements differ by employer and role, so check the individual job listing.
Where can I find veterinary pharmaceutical sales jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review current listings for salary details and requirements.