Job Title:  Clinical Research Veterinarian

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #165794 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Scope:

As our Animal Colony Research Veterinarian, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, combining your veterinary expertise with a passion for research to ensure the health of our animal colony and drive groundbreaking studies. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

Responsiblities: 

• Champion Animal Health: Provide top-tier veterinary care—diagnosing conditions, performing procedures (surgical, dental, radiographic), and crafting treatment plans. Be a 24/7 resource (with shared on-call duties) while mentoring our Animal Care and Research teams to elevate welfare standards.

• Fuel Research & Innovation: Collaborate with scientists and nutritionists to design and oversee research protocols that advance pet nutrition. Use your expertise to select study populations, launch trials, and bring fresh ideas—like new tech or clinical approaches—to the table.

• Drive Data Excellence: Keep our records spot-on using advanced systems, ensuring every health detail and trial result is accurate and actionable to support our science-first approach.

• Uphold Standards: Ensure compliance with regulations (USDA, company policies) and lead with safety in mind, fostering a culture where everyone thrives.

• Showcase Our Work: Help maintain a welcoming, professional colony space and support tours to share our story with visitors.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a VMD
• Kansas veterinary license (or ability to get one within 12 months).
• At least 8 years of small animal veterinary experience 
• DEA license and USDA Accreditation - category I

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years in animal research (industry or academia).
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Behavior, or similar.
• Specialty certification (e.g., ACLAM, ACVB).
• Veterinary know-how: Diagnostics, surgery, and care are your forte.
• Research chops: You’ve got experience designing or supporting studies.
• Team player: You build strong connections across departments.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable with data systems and modern tools.
• Flexible: Ready for an on-call schedule (weekends/holidays included).
• Innovator: You love finding new ways to solve problems.
  
   

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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