Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Remote

Company Overview

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats that are ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who are dedicated to doing good for all animals and the environment.

Board‑Certified Veterinary Nutritionist

You will work alongside our Head of Veterinary Nutrition and cross‑functional teams to review, optimize, and ensure our recipes meet the highest standards of safety, nutrition, efficacy, and compliance.

• Product Formulation & Review:
  • Evaluate and approve recipes to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, safe, and effective.
  • Ensure all products align with Open Farm’s recipe standards and ingredient quality requirements.
  • Provide guidance on pet food formulation for dry, wet, treats, and canned products.
  • Maintain proper documentation and records for nutritional adequacy, feeding guidelines, and label compliance.
• Customer & Internal Support:
  • Assist with elevated pet parent inquiries requiring veterinary expertise.
  • Collaborate with the PPX team to ensure product recommendations are informed by veterinary expertise.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to educate consumers on pet nutrition.
  • Support advertising and promotional claims with sound nutritional evidence.
• Regulatory & Compliance:
  • Partner with FSQA, Legal, and Regulatory teams to meet labeling and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with AAFCO, USDA, FDA, and FSMA standards.
• Quality Assurance & Ingredient Sourcing:
  • Work with Purchasing and QA teams to ensure ingredient nutritional quality.
  • Help maintain high safety and quality standards across all pet food products.
• Research:
  • Develop a long‑term view on how Open Farm can conduct and support pet nutrition research that aligns with our business and innovation goals, and can ultimately be leveraged to strengthen the brand.

• DVM and Board Certification by ACVN (American College of Veterinary Nutrition) or ECVCN (European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition).
• Extensive knowledge of dog and cat nutrition and related sciences.
• Experience in pet food recipe development (dry, wet, treats, canned) is preferred.
• Familiarity with dry food manufacturing processes and operations is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and consumer‑facing content.
• Passionate about educating and training pet parents about pet nutrition.

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven company dedicated to pet health and sustainability.
• Work in a holistic pet nutrition environment while ensuring science‑backed formulations.
• Flexible working arrangements: part‑time or full‑time, hybrid or remote, with a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Potential for full‑time expansion and collaboration with a passionate team aiming to revolutionize pet nutrition.

As set forth in Open Farm’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.