About the Job
Job Description: Animal Health Officer (Veterinary Wholesale & Technical Sales)
Job Title:
Animal Health Officer – Technical Sales & Product Support
Department:
Sales & Technical Services / Product Management
Reports To:
Commercial Manager/ Technical Sales team
Location:
[Sululta Wereda, N/shewa, Oromia]
Position Summary
The
Animal Health Officer
at a veterinary pharmaceutical wholesale business serves as the primary bridge between the company’s product portfolio (veterinary medicines, vaccines, supplements, feed additives, and equipment) and our clients including retail agro-veterinary pharmacies, commercial livestock/poultry/dairy farms, veterinary clinics, and institutional buyers.
This role combines technical veterinary expertise with commercial awareness to provide product advising, ensure cold-chain and regulatory compliance, train client personnel, and drive wholesale sales growth through technical support.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Technical Advisory & Client Support
Serve as the resident technical expert on all wholesale veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologicals, and nutritional products.
Advise retail agro-vets, farm veterinarians, and farm managers on proper drug selection, dosage calculation, administration routes, and treatment protocols.
Educate clients on critical pharmaceutical parameters, such as drug withdrawal periods, prevention of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and cold-chain storage requirements.
Respond to client queries regarding drug efficacy, side effects, interactions, or off-label indications.
- Wholesale Sales Support & Market Promotion
Partner with the commercial team to promote veterinary pharmaceutical ranges to existing and prospective B2B clients (veterinary pharmacies, commercial dairy/poultry/livestock farms, cooperatives).
Conduct technical product presentations, launch events, and product demonstrations for prospective buyers.
Identify field health trends and disease seasonality (e.g., tick-borne diseases, respiratory outbreaks) to anticipate wholesale inventory demands for specific drug classes.
- Pharmaco vigilance & Quality Compliance
Monitor and record feedback regarding drug safety, quality, and efficacy; process and report adverse event reports or suspected product failures to suppliers/regulatory authorities.
Oversee warehouse drug storage protocols, ensuring proper temperature monitoring, humidity control, and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory management.
Assist in inspecting incoming pharmaceutical shipments for quality compliance, batch integrity, and regulatory documentation.
- Client Training & Extension Workshops
Organize and lead technical training sessions and workshops for retail agro-vet shop owners, field extension agents, and farm staff.
Prepare clear, technical sales collaterals, product summaries, and dosage guides for distribution to clients.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of veterinary pharmaceuticals, active ingredients, spectrums of activity, and withdrawal periods.
Commercial Acumen:
Strong sales aptitude, customer service orientation, and negotiation skills.
Cold-Chain & Inventory Management:
Proficiency in maintaining cold-chain integrity for biologicals during warehousing and delivery logistics.
Communication & Presentation:
Ability to translate complex pharmacological and technical details into practical guidance for clients and farmers.
Problem Solving:
Ability to troubleshoot disease/treatment issues on client farms and recommend appropriate product solutions.
Working Conditions
Base in office/warehouse environment with regular travel to client agro-vet shops, commercial farms, and regional distribution depots.
Purchasing, Handling of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines requiring strict adherence to cold-chain and biosafety standards.
Salary
Negotiable and Attractive
About You
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine, or Veterinary Technology.
Certificate of Competence:
Valid COC for licensing is required for our company.
Experience
0-2 years of experience in veterinary practice, farm health management, or technical sales within the veterinary pharmaceutical/agro-chemical wholesale sector.
Knowledge:
Deep familiarity with veterinary pharmacology, disease etiology, vaccine management, and national drug regulations.
Requirement Skill
Communication