Ollie
Ollie
Ollie makes dog food from whole meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains, with recipes designed for balanced nutrition at every life stage. The company describes its meals as human-grade and veterinarian-formulated, made without artificial flavors, by-products, or fillers. Ollie’s minimally processed food is produced in U.S. facilities.

Remote Director of Veterinary Health and Nutrition, ACVN

Lead veterinary nutrition, canine health research, and product innovation at Ollie. The role oversees clinical programs, veterinary partnerships, and scientific standards for dog food and health services.

Description

  • Lead company-wide health and nutrition programs, including screenings, personalized guidance, and new health technologies.
  • Guide and develop the veterinary team through clinical oversight, coaching, and support.
  • Maintain clinical and scientific standards for Health Check-Ins, from expert case review and validation to program improvements and capacity planning.
  • Apply veterinary nutrition expertise to product development, recipe design, nutrient optimization, and innovation.
  • Plan and advise on clinical research into canine health, nutrition, and Ollie products.
  • Advance scientific work through peer-reviewed papers, white papers, industry talks, and thought leadership.
  • Develop academic, clinical, and veterinary partnerships and uncover research opportunities.
  • Provide scientific input on product claims and market-facing communications.
  • Expand Ollie’s veterinary community presence through educational efforts, conferences, and partnerships.
  • Make complex science accessible to veterinary professionals, pet owners, and colleagues.
  • Keep products and communications aligned with AAFCO, NRC, and other relevant standards.
  • Work across teams to shape health and nutrition initiatives and business decisions.
  • Track veterinary nutrition research, sector developments, and competitor activity.

Requirements

  • DVM or VMD degree.
  • Board certification in veterinary nutrition (ACVN).
  • Extensive knowledge of canine nutrition, nutrient needs, and diet formulation.
  • Substantial experience applying veterinary or scientific expertise in clinical practice, research, industry, or a combination of these settings.
  • Experience in research design, clinical studies, scientific publishing, or evidence assessment.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex science to professional and consumer audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and influence decisions among teams.
  • Ability to balance scientific rigor with practical business needs in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong organization skills and capacity to handle multiple strategic and day-to-day priorities.
  • Comfort working in a technology-led organization with changing priorities.

Benefits

  • Employer-matched 401(k), with contributions matched up to 4%.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Unlimited paid vacation, with encouragement to use it.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • One week of paid leave for new dog parents.
  • Complimentary Ollie subscription.
  • Competitive salary.

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