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.
Diagnostic Sales Manager (Northwest Houston)
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Diagnostic Sales Manager (Northwest Houston)
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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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$118K - $196K *
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$124K - $187K *
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Lead and inspire a team of Practice Managers to enhance hospital performance, ensuring compliance and quality care across multiple locations while fostering a culture of preventive care and community...
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Lead and inspire a network of hospitals, ensuring top-tier performance and quality care. Develop and mentor Practice Managers while fostering a culture of preventive care and compliance, driving opera...
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$124K - $187K *
Drive operational excellence across multiple hospitals, ensuring high-quality care and performance. Lead and develop teams, foster a culture of preventive care, and achieve strategic goals while maint...
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$124K - $187K *
Drive your career forward by leading a multi-location veterinary team, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality care. Collaborate with management to enhance performance, develop talent, and fo...
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$124K - $187K *
Lead and drive performance across multiple hospitals, ensuring quality care and operational excellence. Develop and mentor Practice Managers while fostering a culture of preventive care and compliance...
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$85K - $140K *
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$80K - $95K *
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$85K - $100K *
Join our dedicated team to provide high-quality small animal veterinary care. Collaborate in a supportive environment while enhancing your skills and making a real difference in the lives of pets and...
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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative - Seattle, WA
$80K - $95K *
Drive sales growth and foster relationships within your territory by promoting approved products to healthcare professionals, maximizing engagement through strategic planning and consultative selling...
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Field Sales Veterinary Diagnostics Atlanta South
$85K - $105K *
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$100K - $120K *
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$204K - $318K *
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$110K - $130K *
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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.