Head of Veterinary Research and Communication

PET INSPIRED. EMPLOYEE OWNED.

Make food that makes pets happy.

When we founded Freshpet, it was an opportunity to build something new. An innovative place to create the most real, fresh food for pets. A way to let employees own part of the company where they work. And a setting where each day is another chance to be inspired and do what’s best for Pets, People, and Planet. Are you ready to start fresh?

Title:

Head of Veterinary Research and Communication

Role Description:

The Head of Veterinary Research and Communication will serve as a critical bridge between veterinary science, pet health, and product innovation. The role will have expertise as a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and will inform the formulation, positioning, and educational communication of Freshpet’s product portfolio. This role supports Freshpet’s mission to nourish pets with real, fresh food rooted in science, trust, and wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Veterinary & Consumer Communication
  

+ Serve as a trusted voice to veterinarians and pet parents on nutritional matters

+ Co-create content (articles, videos, Q&As) to educate consumers on pet nutrition

+ Participate in select media opportunities, webinars, or speaking engagements as needed

+ Provide information material and review content of Freshpet veterinary website

+ Develop and deliver tailor made contents for different professional audiences like veterinarians, breeders, veterinary technicians, pet trainers, pet behaviorists, influencers.

+ Foment new contact developments with Veterinary Universities, Researchers, Academics, Referral veterinarians.

+ Provide personal interface with veterinarians at conferences where Freshpet participates as an exhibitor or sponsor.

• Product Development & Formulation
  

+ Provide expert review and guidance on nutritional formulations across all product lines

+ Support development of condition-specific diets and functional nutrition solutions

+ Advise on ingredient efficacy, bioavailability, and palatability

• Scientific and Regulatory Advisory
  

+ Ensure product claims align with current veterinary nutritional science and regulatory standards

+ Advise on compliance with AAFCO, FDA, and global labeling and nutritional guidelines

• Research and Development Collaboration
  

+ Guide or support clinical trials and internal research projects

+ Translate scientific insights into actionable products or educational improvements

• Internal Education and Strategy
  

+ Educate Freshpet team members across R&D, marketing, and customer service on nutrition science

+ Act as a sounding board on pet health trends and veterinary community needs

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVN)
  
• Deep clinical and academic experience
  
• Strong communication skills for both professional and consumer audiences
  
• Passion for advancing pet health through fresh, science-based nutrition
  

Benefits

• Generous annual PTO
  
• 10 company paid holidays
  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  
• Company paid Basic/Accidental Life insurance
  
• Company paid Short/Long term disability
  
• Option for Employee paid Basic/Accidental Life insurance
  
• Option for Employee paid Short/Long term disability
  
• Annual Increase
  
• Referral bonus
  
• Generous bonus program
  
• Restricted Stock Units
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Maternity and Paternity leave
  
• Safety Boot program
  
• Free Gym Membership
  
• 401K - with up to 4% company match
  
• Flexible Spending account
  
• Pet insurance
  

About Freshpet

We are Freshpet, a team of pet parents, pet lovers, and other folks dedicated to doing what’s best for Pets, People, and Planet. Our home office is in Bedminster, NJ. Our kitchen locations are in Bethlehem, PA and Ennis, TX. And our heart is in our work: Preparing the finest food for dogs and cats using only fresh, natural ingredients. We are growing in popularity, impact, and size by doing things the right way. The Freshpet way.

Freshpet embraces diversity and is an EOE/M/F/Disabilities/A/Veterans employer.