Job description
Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers’ doors. Through Ollie’s carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.
As a member of our growing team, you’ll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
We are seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist (ACVN) to join our team as our in-house expert in companion animal nutrition. This role will bridge clinical expertise and product innovation, ensuring our recipes, research, and educational content meet the highest standards of veterinary nutrition science.
The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing fresh food in veterinary practice, thrives in cross-functional collaboration, and is comfortable working in both scientific and consumer-facing contexts.
This is a U.S.-based remote position and reports to the Staff Veterinarian
What You’ll Do:
- Provide veterinary nutrition expertise for recipe formulation, product development, and nutrient optimization.
- Review and interpret current research to inform product innovation and nutritional claims.
- Design and oversee or advise on clinical studies and feeding trials to evaluate the nutritional, health, and wellness impacts of Ollie diets, including clinical trials and field studies.
- Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and veterinary engagement teams to translate findings into evidence-based education and outreach.
- Serve as a trusted veterinary voice for professional education, including webinars, CE programs, and conference presentations.
- Support veterinary engagement strategies through credible, evidence-based communication.
- Develop and review educational content for veterinarians and pet owners.
- Ensure all products meet or exceed AAFCO, NRC, and relevant global nutrient guidelines.
- Review labeling, marketing claims, and educational materials for scientific accuracy.
- Work closely with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams.
- Advise on customer nutrition inquiries, complex cases, and product recommendations.
Who You Are:
- You have a DVM/VMD degree and Board Certification in Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN).
- You have 1-3 years of clinical or industry experience post-certification. Industry experience is an advantage but not a requirement, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
- You have a deep understanding of canine nutrition, nutrient requirements, and diet formulation.
- You have strong communication skills: ability to explain complex concepts to both professional and consumer audiences.
- You have experience in research design, publication, and data interpretation preferred.
- You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- You exhibit Intellectual curiosity, innovation and initiative.
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-led late stage startup organization.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills and have experience working cross-functionally to drive results.
- You are passionate about Ollie’s mission and are eager to apply your skills to improve the lives of pets and their parents.
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive salary and a stake in the company
- Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
- Unlimited vacation policy that you’re encouraged to use
- Paid parental leave
- 1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents
- Free Ollie subscription
- Inspiring pack members!
What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you’d like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you’re interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.
