WILMINGTON, N.C. [July 8, 2025] – Pharmgate Animal Health has announced the promotion of Dr. Nicholas (Nic) Lauterbach to Director of Technical Veterinary Services, effective July 1.
In this newly created role, Lauterbach will lead the veterinary technical services team, oversee product analysis and field research and support the delivery of solutions that meet the evolving needs of livestock producers. The position aims to enhance customer support and advance Pharmgate’s strategic growth.
“Nic’s leadership, technical knowledge and commitment to customer success have been critical to our continued growth,” said Chad Smith, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. “As we advance Pharmgate as an in-barn resource and trusted on-farm partner, Nic will play a key role in driving our technical team in delivering expertise and impactful solutions.”
Lauterbach joined Pharmgate in October 2022 and has been instrumental in strengthening technical service capabilities across research, regulatory and customer support. Raised on a livestock farm, he brings firsthand production experience to his veterinary work. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Iowa State University in 2018 and previously served as a Senior Veterinarian with Smithfield Foods.
Pharmgate congratulates Lauterbach on his well-earned promotion.
About Pharmgate Animal Health
Pharmgate Animal Health delivers a proven portfolio of high-quality, technically supported products to the livestock and poultry industries. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, with FDA-approved pharmaceutical production facilities in Omaha, Nebraska, and CVM-regulated vaccine research and manufacturing operations in St. Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Pharmgate Animal Health, or to find a local representative, visit Pharmgate.com.
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