Hill's Pet Nutrition, UK

Hill’s Pet Nutrition carries on the tradition of caring that began in 1939 with one remarkable veterinarian. Our Prescription Diet, Science Plan, and Vet Essentials pet foods offer the highest-quality pet nutrition available. We‘re making a difference for people and their pets all over the world.

The Hill’s pet food lines began in 1939. Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. believed certain diseases in pets could be managed through carefully formulated nutrition. His ideas were visionary in veterinary medicine, and he soon had the chance to prove his theory.

A young blind man named Morris Frank asked Dr. Morris if anything could be done to save his guide dog, Buddy, who was suffering from kidney failure. The result of Dr. Morris’ efforts was the nutritional formulation that became the first product in the Hill’s Prescrip­tion Diet line of therapeutic pet foods, and the world’s first pet food designed to help dogs with kidney disease. Soon after, Hill’s Pet Nutrition was founded and the field of clinical nutrition sprang to life. That first therapeutic dog food evolved into Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d , which is still sold today.

Hill’s employs more than 150 veterinarians, Ph.D. nutritionists and food scientists who work every day around the world to create new products and improve existing ones that will help your pet live a long, healthy and full life. Hill’s scientists author more than 50 research papers and textbook chapters each year and teach at leading schools of veterinary medicine all over the world so we can put our knowledge and expertise into every Hill’s pet food for you.

Our foods for dogs and cats are formulated for the optimal balance of nutrients and best taste. We know the best nutrition for your pet not only meets nutritional needs, but also avoids excess nutrients, such as fat and salt, that can be harmful over time.

Hill’s long-term investment in learning, technology and talented scientists has helped us develop industry-leading product innovations, including the most extensive range of clinical nutrition products for sick, at-risk and healthy pets. Your pet’s well-being is our reward.

Hill’s Vision: To make nutrition a cornerstone of veterinary medicine.

Hill’s Mission: To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

Hill’s Philosophy: We believe all animals – from your pet to the companion animals we care for – should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes.

Hill's Commitment to Animal Welfare

We believe quality care for pets includes optimal nutrition, veterinary healthcare, daily exercise and an enriching environment with lots of love. All pets at Hill’s Pet Nutrition live in such an environment. We only use compassionate, non-invasive methods necessary to develop nutritional technology so dogs and cats around the world live long, healthy lives. Our breakthroughs in pet nutrition are unmatched in the pet food industry and we’ve built our business and reputation on always practicing the highest ethical standards.

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we truly live our mission statement to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. You’ll spend your days supporting veterinary practices and internal teams to provide the best nutrition to pets.

At Hill’s, you will have ample learning and development opportunities. You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to the marketing, sales, logistics and finance teams.

If you love a varied, autonomous workday and new challenges, this is the role for you.

You will have the opportunity to work with global teams and participate in global strategies with the eventual potential to develop your career internationally.

First and foremost, an ideal Hill’s employee needs to believe in the power of science-led nutrition to transform the lives of pets. The ideal Professional Consulting Veterinarian will love to make new relationships with fellow professionals, to share their passion for nutrition, to teach and to coach. They will be very comfortable giving presentations and networking at professional events like congresses. Our ideal PCV will combine technical accuracy with an enthusiastic commercial drive, and be able to use accumulated information to make autonomous decisions and take initiative to drive the Hill’s business within their territory. They will enjoy connecting with the close-knit and sometimes goofy Professional and Veterinary Affairs team, and comfortable making connections in other teams.

The Professional Consulting Veterinarian role is a home/field-based role, lending some degree of flexibility to your day. In conjunction with team members and your manager, you will be responsible for crafting your own diary of field visits and coaching days with Territory Managers. This role will be responsible for approximately 30-50% of the Veterinary Consulting Service helpline which is open 9-5 M-F. Rotas are worked out within the PCV team to accommodate everyone’s needs as best as possible. Some flexibility to work CPD and student events on weekends and evenings will be required, with time in lieu granted during the workweek.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is committed to championing and living diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We have multiple Employee Resource Groups, both in the Northern European hub and globally, including the Colgate and Hill’s Women’s Networks, BAEM Network and Black Leadership Network, LGBTQIA+ Committee and Hill’s Pride Tribe, AspirAsian Network, and more. The Professional and Veterinary Affairs team maintains a DE&I lending library for all in the head office to utilise.

To see more about our values, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGMlNEaaCSI

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is deeply committed to sustainability principles and constantly evaluating and re-evaluating our progress. Read more about our overall sustainability values, our recyclability progress, and our Zero Waste accreditations here: https://www.hillspet.co.uk/about-us/sustainability

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, you will receive ongoing constructive coaching, as well as structured quarterly and annual check-ins against your objectives. Your manager will be committed to helping you grow along your chosen career development path. A wide breadth of development resources and mentoring networks are available.

Advancing animal welfare is built into our mission.

Read more about our overall animal welfare promise, and our EMEA Farm Animal Welfare statement here:

https://www.hillspet.co.uk/about-us/our-company/hills-commitment-to-animal-welfare

https://www.hillspet.co.uk/about-us/animal-welfare