Director, Health and Nutrition (DACVIM (Nutrition))

Ollie is hiring a Director, Health and Nutrition (DACVIM (Nutrition)) for a remote role open to applicants in United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Ollie.

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This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions veterinary medicine, nutrition and clinical research among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an executive role.
Ollie has 2 other open roles on Level.

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Lead health and nutrition initiatives, veterinary teams, and clinical research for canine nutrition products.

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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 (DACVIM (Nutrition)) to join Ollie as a key leader in our Health and Nutrition organization. This role will bridge veterinary expertise, scientific research, and product innovation, helping shape how Ollie advances canine health through nutrition and technology.

You’ll work across Product, RD&E, Data, Marketing, Growth, and the Veterinary function to bring evidence-based health and nutrition expertise into our products, research, and consumer experience. This is a highly cross-functional role for someone who enjoys both deep scientific work and turning that expertise into real-world impact.

This is a U.S.-based remote position and reports to the Chief Scientific Officer.

What You'll Do:

Lead health and nutrition initiatives across the business, partnering with Product, Data, and other cross-functional teams to advance Ollie’s health strategy, including Health Screenings, personalized recommendations, and emerging health technologies.
Manage and develop the veterinary team, providing clinical guidance, coaching, and support while building the team’s capabilities and capacity to support Ollie’s growing health and nutrition initiatives.
Own the clinical and scientific quality of Health Check-Ins, including expert review, case management, clinical validation, ongoing optimization, and planning for scalable capacity as the business grows.
Provide veterinary nutrition expertise across product development, including recipe formulation, nutrient optimization, product innovation, and the development of science- and veterinary-led product opportunities.
Design, lead, and advise on clinical research and studies that advance our understanding of canine health, nutrition, and the efficacy of Ollie products.
Drive scientific research and publication, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, white papers, industry presentations, and other opportunities to advance Ollie’s scientific credibility and thought leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with academic, clinical, and veterinary partners and help identify strategic research opportunities that support Ollie’s health and nutrition priorities.
Serve as a key scientific voice in claims and go-to-market, partnering with Marketing and other teams to develop credible, evidence-based claims and consumer-facing communications.
Help grow Ollie’s presence within the veterinary community, supporting veterinary education, continuing education, conferences, partnerships, and other initiatives that build awareness and credibility.
Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, compelling content for veterinarians, pet parents, and internal teams across educational content, digital experiences, press, social, and other channels.
Ensure products and communications meet relevant nutritional and scientific standards, including AAFCO, NRC, and other applicable guidelines.
Partner cross-functionally on emerging health and nutrition opportunities, bringing a veterinary and scientific perspective to product strategy, innovation, and business decisions.
Stay current on veterinary nutrition research, industry developments, and competitive trends to identify opportunities and inform Ollie’s health and nutrition strategy.

Who You Are:

You have a DVM or VMD degree and are board-certified in veterinary nutrition (DACVIM (Nutrition)).
You have deep expertise in canine nutrition, nutrient requirements, and diet formulation.
You have meaningful experience applying veterinary or scientific expertise in clinical practice, research, industry, or a combination of these.
You have experience with research design, clinical studies, scientific publication, or evidence evaluation.
You have strong communication skills and can translate complex scientific concepts for both professional and consumer audiences.
You’re comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing decisions across teams, even when you’re not the direct owner.
You’re intellectually curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of fresh food and pet health.
You’re comfortable balancing scientific rigor with practical business considerations and moving work forward in a fast-paced environment.
You’re highly organized and able to manage multiple strategic and tactical priorities at once.
You’re comfortable operating in a technology-led organization where priorities evolve and you’ll have the opportunity to build and improve along the way.

What You'll Get:

Competitive salary
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.

How we rate this

Director, Health and Nutrition (DACVIM (Nutrition)) at Ollie rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Director, Health and Nutrition (DACVIM (Nutrition)) is an open job at Ollie.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Remote and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Ollie. Apply on Ollie

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