Spot & Tango is seeking a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist or PhD in Animal Nutrition to serve as their in-house authority on pet nutrition and nutritional research, aiming to elevate the company's nutrition credibility and build trust with customers, veterinarians, and partners.
Requirements
- Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (DACVIM - Nutrition), or a PhD in Animal Nutrition, preferably with a focus on companion animals
- Proven track record leading clinical research and/or feeding trials that result in first author peer-reviewed journal publication(s)
- Experience collaborating with pet brands on formulation R&D and familiarity with AAFCO
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical research efforts in collaboration with research institutions to support product claims and demonstrate the health benefits of offerings across our portfolio—including meal plans, dental chews, supplements, and future innovations aimed at improving pet health.
- Analyze and publish research findings into whitepapers to establish Spot & Tango as a thought leader in pet health and nutrition.
- Translate those results into actionable insights for both internal teams and informative content for our customers and the broader community of pet parents.
- Drive nutrition-forward R&D across the product portfolio by working cross-functionally with Operations and Innovation teams to develop new products and optimize existing formulations, ensuring nutritional excellence and regulatory compliance (e.g., AAFCO).
- Support educational content development for customers across channels, including email, social media, blog, and an internal FAQ resource for the Customer Experience team, providing trustworthy, evidence-based guidance from a nutritionist’s perspective.
- Build relationships with the veterinary community, acting as a trusted liaison between Spot & Tango and veterinary professionals to strengthen credibility and expand our reach.
- Represent Spot & Tango in the broader scientific and veterinary communities through participation in industry panels, conferences, and seminars—and occasionally in press and media appearances—as a subject matter expert and advocate for pet health.
Other
- Translate complex nutritional insights into practical solutions.
- Collaborative, articulate, and energized by working across disciplines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment and excited to collaborate across teams
- Strong written and oral communicator, experience in public speaking, media interviews, or thought leadership a plus
- Passionate about pet health and proactive in promoting preventive, nutrition-based care
