Lead Feline Veterinarian, Research Colony

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. Join us—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.

About the role

As our Lead Feline Veterinarian, you’ll combine your veterinary expertise with a passion for research to ensure the health of our animal colony and drive groundbreaking studies.

Responsibilities

• Champion Animal Health: Provide top-tier veterinary care—diagnosing conditions, performing procedures (surgical, dental, radiographic), and crafting treatment plans. Serve as a key clinical lead within a shared weekend and holiday on-call rotation.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Mentor Animal Care and Research technicians to foster clinical competencies, support the development of new employees, and build strong teams.
• 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.
• Improve Animal Welfare: Provide support and oversight of enrichment programs for colony animals. Mentor Animal Care and Research teams in appropriate low-stress handling methods, cooperative care, and positive reinforcement training to aid in research data collection.
• Drive Data Excellence: Maintain accurate records using advanced systems, ensuring every health detail and trial result is precise 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.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited program.
• Kansas veterinary license (or ability to obtain one within 12 months).
• 5+ years of veterinary experience, ideally with small animals or in a research setting.
• Proficiency in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and care.
• Experience designing or supporting research studies.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across departments.
• Comfortable with data systems and modern tools.
• Flexibility for an on-call schedule (weekends/holidays included).
• Innovative mindset with a passion for problem-solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays (prorated based on hire date).
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

Pay

Salary Range: $148,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.

Relocation assistance offered within the country.