The Farmer's Dog
ABOUT THE FARMER'S DOG
Our company was inspired by a puppy named Jada. Just a simple change in diet — from highly processed brown balls to fresh meat and veggies — had miraculous effects on her overall health. Jada’s dad, Brett, and his co-founder, Jonathan realized the commercial pet food industry was putting more energy into creating beautiful bags and marketing fluff than truly healthy dog products. So they teamed up with top veterinary nutritionists to create exactly the fresh, complete, and convenient pet food service that they wished existed for their own dogs.
Using proprietary technology, age, breed, size, activity level, sensitivities and more are all factored into each pup’s personalized plan. The veterinarian-designed meals are cooked in a USDA-certified kitchen, then delivered in ready-to-serve packages within days of preparation — unlike the shelf-stable, preservative-riddled commercial options.
The Farmer’s Dog is creating a new class of consumer brand, bringing peace of mind to our customers, health to their companions, and fundamentally changing the way people think about living life with their pets.
Our story has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Vogue, and more — and we’d love to tell you about it too! Say hi: press@thefarmersdog.com
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Director, Protein Procurement
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Who We Are
The Farmer’s Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We’re starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry, replacing bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers’ doors. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care, and we believe our direct-to-consumer business model, holistic approach to growth, and dynamic culture uniquely position us to shepherd this backwards industry into the future.
To date, The Farmer’s Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to help us build a company as healthy as the dogs who are eating those meals. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and much-needed change to the way people feed and care for their pets.
#LongLiveDogs
What We Stand For and Where You’ll Come In
The Protein Procurement Director is a strategic leadership role within Procurement, reporting to the Procurement Director. This role is responsible for setting and executing the long term protein sourcing strategy across the organization and ensuring procurement strategies directly enable company growth, product innovation, quality leadership and supply chain resilience.
You will own the full protein procurement ecosystem, including multi-year category strategies, supplier network design, risk management, financial performance and capability building. As the company’s senior subject matter expert on protein markets, you will maintain key relationships with strategic suppliers and industry partners and serve as a key cross functional leader in supply chain decision making within this category.
One Team: We don’t think of ourselves as “Acquisition Marketers”, “Engineers”, “Data Analysts”, or “Product Managers”. Beyond denoting skill sets and areas of expertise, we don’t think departments matter. We’d rather align ourselves to the goals we’re working to achieve and make sure we have necessary subject matter expertise to drive meaningful impact. We strive to orient ourselves around customer problems TOGETHER – getting the right people, with the right context, in the right rooms/Zooms to solve problems holistically.
We are skeptical about everything and precious about nothing: Ideas can and should come from anywhere, and we aren’t tied to our own. We proactively source input. We talk to our customers and leads regularly and are quick to change course if we know there’s a better or more impactful way to solve problems.
We consider the customer journey in all of our decisions: We know that no interaction exists in a silo and therefore understand how important every single one is. We ensure our strategy sets prospective and new customers up for success and drives long-term retention. We answer questions and address problems early and proactively. We understand the value of different channels, initiatives, and messages and know how to articulate impact and advocate for prioritization holistically.
We Execute For Impact: We don’t subscribe to “best practices” or “industry KPIs”. We’re uninterested in how we compare to “benchmarks”; instead we orient ourselves around being the best we can possibly be. Similarly, we don’t subscribe to rigid or classical expectations of roles – i.e. acquisition is hyper-focused on improving customer retention and experience.
We Are Focused and Work Without Assumption: We are not beholden to ideas. We have goals and believe everything beyond that is a series of hypotheses to validate. To that end, we seek to work in sequence and not in parallel. We constantly ask ourselves, “what’s the most important hypothesis I should be working on right now? How do I confirm or reject that hypothesis as fast as possible?”. We rarely have timelines/deadlines and are constantly taking in new information and adjusting our priorities accordingly. We don’t expect to be perfect the first time.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Define and lead the multi-year protein sourcing roadmap in alignment with commercialization goals, product quality standards, cost optimization targets and supply chain resilience objectives.
- Own supply continuity strategy, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and crisis response to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Serve as the protein category subject matter expert, owning market intelligence across global and domestic trends, supplier landscape and technology awareness and risk drivers.
- Establish category governance and sourcing frameworks that drive consistency, transparency and scalability across procurement operations.
- Lead strategic supplier network planning, including capacity strategy, geographic risk diversification and supplier segmentation.
- Lead complex negotiations across strategic supplier portfolios, including long term agreements and innovative commercial structures.
- Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks across quality, service, innovation, sustainability and cost.
- Partner cross functionally with R&D, FSQR, Commercialization and FP&A to ensure sourcing strategies support innovation, speed to market, and operational excellence.
- Build, lead and develop a high performing protein procurement organization, including talent development and capability expansion.
- Drive procurement process, tools and governance improvements to increase efficiency, visibility and performance measurement.
We're Excited About You Because
- You have 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or operations, preferably within consumer goods, food, or related manufacturing.
- You bring deep expertise in protein category management, including commodity markets, supplier network strategy, and cost modeling.
- You have demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-level category strategies that drive measurable financial and operational impact.
- You possess strong executive presence and influence, with experience advising senior leadership on market dynamics, risk management, and supply strategy.
- You are an exceptional negotiator with a track record of structuring complex commercial agreements and strategic supplier partnerships.
- You have proven success building and leading high-performing teams and developing future procurement leaders.
- You demonstrate strong financial acumen and experience partnering closely with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
- You are highly skilled in translating complex data and market intelligence into strategic business recommendations.
- You’re willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Office Guidelines
We are an in-office culture, made of in-office people who thrive on the collaboration and magnetism of working in a shared space. We are seeking individuals who excel in this type of environment, where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement.
Our Belonging Philosophy:
At TFD, we believe Belonging is a shared commitment to creating a workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. When people feel a true sense of belonging, they do their best work, take smart risks, and bring forward diverse perspectives — leading to stronger decisions and deeper relationships.
We anchor this belief in a simple phrase: “Everyone’s welcome at the dog park.” No matter your background, identity, or role, there’s space for you here. There’s no one way to show up at the dog park— just shared space, mutual respect, and the freedom to be yourself. Being included is just the beginning, it’s about contributing your voice, growing through challenges, and building trust through shared goals. This philosophy guides how we lead, how we hire, how we communicate, and how we grow.
We continuously evaluate to ensure we are creating a consistent experience that cultivates belonging for all employees, from hiring and performance reviews to talent development. We also believe Belonging happens in everyday moments of connection; lunch with a new teammate, a shared laugh, or a quick story about your weekend. Our structure includes biannual employee surveys, manager training, TFD camps, and support from Humans to ensure we’re listening and learning from our Team.
Together, these efforts reflect what Belonging means at TFD: a culture where everyone can thrive.
A Few of Our Best Benefits
- Dog-friendly office in SoHo
- Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
- Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
- Company supported mental health benefits
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Competitive 401k plan with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Discounted fresh food for your pup
- Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights.
Reasonable Accommodations
TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.
We're Here to Help
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the position or our hiring process - please reach out at careers@thefarmersdog.com.
We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company that allows every team member to build their personal wealth as the company grows, just as much as we believe in fostering a culture that supports our team members personally, professionally, and holistically. For this role the anticipated hiring base compensation range is USD annual and the compensation offered will include a robust market competitive package of base, bonus, and equity. In addition to your base compensation offer you will also receive equity ownership in the company. More information about the value of this equity will be shared at the time of offer. This range is representative of NYC Market Data if you are applying to this role outside of the NYC area the range may change.
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Field Veterinarian - Tampa
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Who We Are
The Farmer’s Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We’re starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry, replacing bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers’ doors. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care, and we believe our direct-to-consumer business model, holistic approach to growth, and dynamic culture uniquely position us to shepherd this backwards industry into the future.
To date, The Farmer’s Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to help us build a company as healthy as the dogs who are eating those meals. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and much-needed change to the way people feed and care for their pets.
#LongLiveDogs
What We Stand For and Where You’ll Come In
At The Farmer’s Dog, we believe that dogs deserve better — better nutrition, better care, and a better life. Our mission is to revolutionize dog health through proper nutrition, education, and advocacy, because what we feed our dogs directly impacts how they feel, live, and thrive.
This mission goes far beyond food — it's about reshaping how we think about canine wellness, empowering veterinary professionals and the dogs and owners that they care for, to make informed, compassionate choices for dogs everywhere.
We’re looking for a Field Veterinarian to help bring this mission to life. This is a role for a veterinarian that is unlike any other - you'll be part educator, part advocate, and part strategic partner, working directly with veterinary teams to make a lasting impact and help them expand their use of nutrition.
This role requires an independent and strategic thinker. We want an individual who thrives on the idea of taking a larger initiative, building it from the ground up, and shaping how we engage with the veterinary community in a region.
If you’re a veterinarian who cares deeply about advancing canine nutrition, building relationships, and making a bigger impact on dog health — we want to meet you.
How You'll Make An Impact
We're not here to do things the way they’ve always been done. This means that you’ll be expected to bring new ideas to the table, shape them, and execute them with real autonomy. We want you to help define the role and what makes it most effective. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
- Engage deeply in the veterinary and canine health community — becoming a trusted thought leader and a credible, compassionate advocate for dogs.
- Champion fresh canine nutrition — helping veterinary teams discover how fresh, personalized nutrition can revolutionize dog care—aiding in disease management, wellness, and improving quality of life.
- Educate and empower veterinarians and the hospital team through engaging conversations, lectures, roundtables, and direct collaboration — always focused on the real-world needs of dogs and the veterinary teams who serve them. You not only deliver high-quality education but also actively identify learners' needs and interests to shape the educational content we create.
- Bring the "voice of the veterinary professionals" to our internal teams — shaping product and marketing strategies, so that everything we create is grounded in what veterinarians, their teams, and the dogs they care for, truly need.
- Coach and collaborate with our internal teams, helping them connect meaningfully with veterinary partners and stay aligned with best medicine and nutritional science.
- Partner with leadership to develop innovative strategies that drive lasting change in how the veterinary community approaches nutrition.
- Invest in your own growth and knowledge — staying current on veterinary and nutrition science, practice management, and the evolving needs of pets and their people.
We're Excited About You Because You Are:
- An excellent communicator — whether you’re chatting 1:1, speaking at a conference, or collaborating internally.
- Passionate about dog nutrition — you believe what dogs eat is foundational to their health and longevity, and you believe that fresh is an ideal way to get there.
- A connector and educator — approachable, motivating, and able to build trust and relationships inside and outside the company.
- A collaborator — curious, creative, and energized by working with others to solve tough challenges, even when they feel ambiguous and uncertain.
- A self-starter and leader — ready to take initiative and drive change, working independently to create something new.
- A trusted coach and mentor — you know how to uplift others, share knowledge, and develop meaningful partnerships.
- Confident yet humble and flexible — you bring expertise without ego and adapt as needed.
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity — knowing that making a meaningful impact means trying new things, navigating uncertainty, and challenging the status quo.
- A lifelong learner with a growth mindset — open to new ideas and always seeking to improve.
- Committed to best medicine — always learning, growing, and advocating for what’s right for dogs and their people.
You’ll Bring:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) and an active US veterinary license in good standing.
- 3+ years of clinical experience in companion animal general practice.
- A passion for nutrition, wellness, and advancing dog health.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you love connecting with people and having real conversations.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel.
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- 70-80% daily field travel in local market
- 10-20% overnight travel (e.g. conferences, internal meetings, other regional or national events)
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- Curiosity, positivity, and a mission-driven mindset — you’re here to make a difference for dogs.
How We Work
We believe that changing the way the world feeds and cares for dogs won’t happen by doing things the way they've always been done. So we:
- Think holistically — recognizing that nutrition, medicine, and wellness are interconnected.
- Focus on the right problems — prioritizing what will have the biggest impact on dogs' lives.
- Let science and real-world insights guide us — staying curious, data-driven, and skeptical of anything that doesn't serve dogs.
- Collaborate deeply and transparently — working together and with veterinary professionals to create meaningful solutions.
- Execute for impact — never for the sake of "best practices" or benchmarks, but because we care about results for real dogs and their humans.
If you’re passionate about reimagining canine health through nutrition, believe in empowering veterinary professionals, and want to play a pivotal role in transforming dog care — we’d love to hear from you.
Office Guidelines
While this role is remote and regional, at times you may be required to travel to our main offices.
Our Belonging Philosophy:
Our company’s mission is rooted in deep, genuine care for dogs – and for the people who love them. As an organization we are full of individuals who are unique in many ways, but all united in a mission of providing true peace of mind to dog lovers everywhere. Fixing this industry and improving the lives of pets and their people will be a difficult, decades-long endeavor. We believe the best use of our time, energy, and resources as a collective team is to focus on this mission, and on supporting our team to do their best work and be their best selves. In support of this we’re committed to supporting a diverse workforce, and investing in internal structures, opportunities, and training that create and sustain an inclusive team. We strive to provide an experience at TFD that will be invested, meaningful and memorable as we progress on the journey to reimagine how we feed and care for our pets.
A Few of Our Best Benefits
- Dog-friendly offices
- Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
- Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
- Company supported mental health benefits
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Competitive 401k plan with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Discounted fresh food for your pup
- Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights.
Reasonable Accommodations
TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.
We're Here to Help
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the position or our hiring process - please reach out at careers@thefarmersdog.com.
We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company that allows every team member to build their personal wealth as the company grows, just as much as we believe in fostering a culture that supports our team members personally, professionally, and holistically. For this role the anticipated hiring base compensation range is USD annual and the compensation offered will include a robust market competitive package of base and equity. In addition to your base compensation offer you will also receive equity ownership in the company. More information about the value of this equity will be shared at the time of offer. This range is representative of NYC Market Data if you are applying to this role outside of the NYC area the range may change.
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Veterinary Student Ambassador
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The Farmer’s Dog Veterinary Student Ambassador Program
About The Farmer’s Dog:
The Farmer’s Dog (TFD) is on a mission to make dogs healthier and happier by feeding them freshly prepared food, designed for long term health. Formulated by boarded veterinary nutritionists from day one, we value the veterinary profession and seek to partner with the veterinary community to advance the conversation around evidence-based nutrition and elevate the standard of care for pets everywhere.
Student Ambassador Program Overview:
The Farmer’s Dog is seeking motivated second- or third-year veterinary students to serve as Student Ambassadors.
The Farmer’s Dog Student Ambassador Program offers second-or-third year veterinary students enrolled in AVMA -accredited veterinary programs the opportunity to build leadership skills, connect with industry experts, and represent TFD within their academic communities. Ambassadors participate in on-campus activities within their respective academic communities, support education around evidence-based nutrition, and provide feedback that help inform TFD’s initiatives.
In this role, students act as peer leaders and mentors, serving as a trusted resource for classmates about TFD products and services while advancing pet care through thoughtful conversations about canine nutrition.
How You’ll Be Making an Impact
- Act as a mentor and peer resource to your student community by representing TFD professionally and in alignment with TFD’s mission and values.
- Identify and participate in campus events, student organization meetings, and informational discussions related to veterinary nutrition.
- Organize or assist with on-campus educational events in consultation with TFD.
- Share non-confidential feedback and insights from your student community to help TFD support the next generation of veterinarians.
What makes you a great fit?
- Second or third year veterinary student in good academic standing.
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary program.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative through student organizations or professional roles.
- A proactive, self-starter, who is capable of working independently with limited supervision.
- Enthusiasm for veterinary nutrition and advancing pet health.
- Ability to commit to the position for one school year, with an option to renew.
What We Offer:
- $1,000 flat-rate payment per semester
- Leadership opportunities and career development support from TFD veterinarians and industry leaders.
- Potential optional opportunities for travel to conferences, or other TFD held events.
- A discounted TFD subscription rate while serving as Ambassador
The Farmer’s Dog is proud to foster an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for all students and veterinary professionals. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who share our commitment to advancing pet health through nutrition.
This is a 1099 independent contractor role and not a position for full- or part-time employment. Student ambassadors will have the flexibility to manage their schedules and workload.
Our Belonging Philosophy:
At TFD, we believe Belonging is a shared commitment to creating a workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. When people feel a true sense of belonging, they do their best work, take smart risks, and bring forward diverse perspectives — leading to stronger decisions and deeper relationships. We anchor this belief in a simple phrase: “Everyone’s welcome at the dog park.” No matter your background, identity, or role, there’s space for you here. There’s no one way to show up at the dog park— just shared space, mutual respect, and the freedom to be yourself. Being included is just the beginning, it’s about contributing your voice, growing through challenges, and building trust through shared goals. This philosophy guides how we lead, how we hire, how we communicate, and how we grow.
We continuously evaluate to ensure we are creating a consistent experience that cultivates belonging for all employees, from hiring and performance reviews to talent development. We also believe Belonging happens in everyday moments of connection; lunch with a new teammate, a shared laugh, or a quick story about your weekend. Our structure includes biannual employee surveys, manager training, TFD camps, and support from Humans to ensure we’re listening and learning from our Team.
Together, these efforts reflect what Belonging means at TFD: a culture where everyone can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights.
Reasonable Accommodations
TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.
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