Remote Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist; DACVIM​/ACVN

Davie, United States | Posted on 01/22/2026

At Barkera™, we're driving a movement to elevate pet ownership through education, innovation, and industry-wide collaboration. Our mission is to bring unity to a fragmented pet industry by connecting trusted experts—from veterinarians and trainers to breeders and shelters—to support pet owners with reliable knowledge and tools.

As a member of our fast-moving, passionate team,you’ll help reshape an industry and improve the lives of pets and their people.

We’re here to build lasting change—and we’re just getting started.

Please note:

In addition to roles within Barkera™, we also recruit for opportunities withour trusted Partner Companies. These positions are managed by separate teams,but share our broader mission of making a positive impact to our world.

Barkera is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist (DACVIM – Nutrition / ACVN) to join our expert network and contribute to the development, review, and dissemination of advanced, evidence-based nutritional education for pet owners and professionals..

This role is ideal for a nutrition specialist who is passionate about:

Preventative and therapeutic nutrition

Nutrigenomics and metabolic health

Translating complex science into owner-facing education

Shaping the future of proactive pet health through nutrition

Opportunities are available for remote participation , with select in-person engagements for events, panels, workshops, research collaboration, or strategic initiatives.

This is a non-clinical, advisory and educational role , not a replacement for individual veterinary-patient-client relationships (VCPR).

As a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist with Barkera, you may contribute in the following ways:

Education & Content Development

Develop and review
evidence-based nutrition content
across multiple formats, including:

Long-form educational articles and guides

Video, audio, and webinar-based instruction

Courses, diagrams, and clinical nutrition explainers

Nutritional frameworks for different life stages and health conditions

Translate advanced concepts such as:

Nutrigenomics and gene–diet interactions

Metabolic health and disease prevention

Macronutrient and micronutrient balance

Functional vs. non-functional ingredients

Breed-specific and size-specific nutritional considerations

Advisory & Curriculum Support

• Contribute to the development of:

Structured nutrition curricula and learning pathways

Educational assessments, quizzes, and retention tools

• Provide expert review of nutrition-related content to ensure:

Scientific accuracy

Alignment with ACVN and veterinary best practices

Ethical, non-promotional, evidence-based messaging

Thought Leadership & Collaboration

Expert panels, round tables, and live Q&A sessions

Cross-disciplinary collaboration with veterinarians, breeders, trainers, and scientists

Strategic discussions related to nutrition innovation, research priorities, and education standards

Support Barkera’s mission to educate pet owners on:

How to discuss nutrition effectively with their veterinarian

Avoiding misinformation and unsupported dietary trends

Areas of Expertise We Value

While all ACVN-certified professionals are encouraged to apply, particular interest areas include:

Preventative nutrition and longevity

Therapeutic diets for chronic disease

Puppy growth and developmental nutrition

Large and giant breed nutrition

Reproductive, gestational, and neonatal nutrition

Geriatric nutrition and cognitive aging

Nutritional risk assessment and formulation analysis

Raw, fresh, home-prepared, and commercial diet evaluation (evidence-based)

Qualifications & Requirements

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition)

(DACVIM – Nutrition / ACVN Board-Certified)

DVM or VMD degree…