Role Overview
Stellar Petfood Private Limited is hiring a Veterinary Technical Manager. This is a full-time role in IN. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
1. Technical Leadership & Product Validation
- Design, implement, and supervise field feeding trials for canine and feline nutrition products.
- Monitor palatability, digestibility, stool quality, coat condition, weight management, activity levels, and overall animal performance during trials.
- Collect, consolidate, and scientifically analyze trial data and customer feedback.
- Develop technical reports and present findings to senior management.
- Identify formulation gaps, performance limitations, and opportunities for product enhancement.
- Collaborate with formulation and R&D teams to improve nutritional performance and market competitiveness.
- Support development of therapeutic, functional, and life-stage nutrition products.
2. Customer & Market Feedback Management
- Establish structured systems for gathering breeder, veterinarian, retailer, distributor, and pet parent feedback.
- Analyze complaints, field observations, and product performance trends.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Track competitor product performance and emerging nutritional trends.
- Translate field intelligence into commercially viable product improvement initiatives.
3. Manufacturing & Production Supervision
- Provide technical oversight during production of pet food products.
- Ensure manufacturing processes align with nutritional specifications and quality standards.
- Monitor ingredient quality, production consistency, and finished product compliance.
- Work closely with QA/QC and operations teams to maintain product integrity.
- Support troubleshooting of production-related nutritional or palatability challenges.
- Assist in establishing SOPs, feeding guidelines, and technical manufacturing protocols.
4. Technical Support to Sales & Marketing Teams
- Train sales teams, distributors, and channel partners on product positioning, nutritional science, and competitive differentiation.
- Conduct technical seminars, veterinary meets, breeder workshops, and educational programs.
- Support key customer meetings with technical expertise and product recommendations.
- Assist marketing teams with scientifically accurate technical content, claims substantiation, brochures, and educational materials.
- Address technical queries from veterinarians, breeders, distributors, and consumers.
5. Business Development & Commercial Contribution
- Act as a senior technical-commercial representative for the company in domestic and international markets.
- Build relationships with veterinarians, breeders, pet specialty retailers, distributors, and institutional customers.
- Identify new market opportunities, product gaps, and strategic partnerships.
- Support expansion into new geographies and therapeutic nutrition categories.
- Participate in trade exhibitions, conferences, veterinary events, and customer presentations.
- Contribute to revenue growth through technical credibility and relationship management.
6. Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Ensure technical and nutritional compliance with applicable pet food regulations.
- Assist with label reviews, ingredient approvals, technical documentation, and product registrations where applicable.
- Support implementation of quality assurance and food safety standards.
Preferred candidate profile
Education
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) mandatory
- Masters degree in Animal Nutrition / Veterinary Nutrition preferred
Experience
- 8-15 years of experience in:
- Pet food industry
- Veterinary nutrition
- Technical services
- Companion animal health
- Pet food manufacturing
- Field trials and product validation
- Experience working with:
- Premium pet food brands
- Therapeutic nutrition
- Functional ingredients
- Manufacturing environments
- Veterinary engagement programs
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Success and completion of field trials
- Product improvement implementation rate
- Technical complaint resolution efficiency
- Sales team technical capability enhancement
- Veterinary and breeder engagement growth
- Product performance benchmarking
- Contribution to new business development
- Manufacturing quality consistency
- Customer retention and technical satisfaction metrics
Pay: ₹1,250,000.00 - ₹2,400,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Veterinary Technical Manager position at Stellar Petfood Private Limited?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Stellar Petfood Private Limited. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Veterinary Technical Manager position at Stellar Petfood Private Limited located?
This position is based in IN. Stellar Petfood Private Limited has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Veterinary Technical Manager at Stellar Petfood Private Limited earn?
Stellar Petfood Private Limited has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Veterinary Technical Manager role at Stellar Petfood Private Limited posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (15 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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