Veterinary Sales Associate - Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington - ON

Contract

Department: Veterinary Sales Associates

Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

We are seeking a driven, reliable, highly organized, and pet-passionate professional with experience in a veterinary hospital environment or a strong field sales background with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn current industries.

In this role, you will visit veterinary practices throughout your assigned territory, build strong relationships, and engage hospital owners and staff on the benefits of pet insurance. You will help veterinary teams incorporate insurance discussions into their daily workflows, ultimately improving the hospital and patient experience.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with a full-time, 40‑hour‑per‑week commitment, thrives in a highly active field-based role, and is motivated by growth and performance. This position offers a competitive base salary, a comprehensive bonus structure, and opportunities for career advancement.

This role requires daily, in-person visits to veterinary hospitals within a defined geographic territory.

Candidates must reside in the Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington, or surrounding areas to be considered.

The Role

Own the complete sales cycle within your territory

Build and maintain trusted relationships with veterinary professionals

Approach objections with curiosity and a solutions‑oriented mindset

Use data to effectively manage and grow your territory

Train veterinary hospitals on incorporating pet insurance into their workflows

Increase awareness and adoption of pet insurance throughout the territory

Grow the territory by increasing both active clients and same‑hospital sales performance

Requirements





Self‑motivated with a strong drive to succeed

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Proven success in B2B sales or managing a book of business

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities

Goal‑oriented, resilient, and proactive

Tech‑savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Passionate about pets and aligned with Trupanion's mission of helping responsible pet owners provide the best possible care when their pets become sick or injured

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Reliable vehicle for daily travel

Location Requirements

Must reside in the Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington, or surrounding area

Must be willing to spend approximately 30 hours per week visiting veterinary hospitals, with the remaining time dedicated to administrative responsibilities from a home office

Additional Requirements

Daily travel to veterinary hospitals is required

One week of in‑person training at Trupanion's Home Office in Seattle

Occasional weekend travel for regional meetings, training, and professional development

Occasional weekend attendance at veterinary conferences and industry events

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the animal health industry or

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales representative role

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Trupanion Team DNA

Caring: We are kind to each other and assume positive intent.

Collaborative: We work together to achieve company goals (we not me).

Courageous: We are determined, take risks, and make bold moves.

Curious: We seek new information to continually better ourselves and our work.

Honest: We believe candid communication leads to successful teamwork.

Inclusive: We welcome and value all people and perspectives.

Nimble: We readily adapt and evolve in pursuit of progress and innovation.

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📌 Veterinary Sales Associate - Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington - ON (Ontario)
🏢 Trupanion
📍 Ontario