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Business Development Manager
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CareVet .
About CareVet: CareVet is a national network of veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets while preserving the legacy of local practices. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, CareVet partners with best-in-class hospitals across the U.S., supporting veterinarians and their teams with resources, operational expertise, and a people-first culture. Our mission is to deliver the very best veterinary care through a balanced focus on people, pets, and community.
Position The Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a critical role in driving CareVet’s growth strategy by identifying, cultivating, and securing new partnerships with veterinary hospitals nationwide. This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong relationship-building, negotiation, and analytical skills who can balance strategic thinking with execution. The BDM will serve as a trusted advisor to prospective partners, ensuring alignment with CareVet’s values while fostering long-term, sustainable relationships.
Key Responsibilities
esIdentify and pursue acquisition opportunities by prospecting and building trusted relationships with veterinary hospital owners and key stakeholder
s.Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects aligned with CareVet’s growth goal
s.Establish and grow a referral network within the veterinary communit
y.Lead discovery and strategy conversations with prospective partners to assess cultural alignment and business fi
t.Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and present financial analyses, valuations, and proposal
s.Provide clear, compelling recommendations that balance growth objectives with CareVet’s mission and value
s.Partner with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR) to ensure seamless due diligence and integration processe
s.Serve as a liaison between CareVet and potential partner hospitals to ensure transparent, timely communicatio
n.Represent CareVet at regional and national industry events, tradeshows, and networking opportunitie
s.Act as an ambassador of CareVet’s culture, mission, and bran
Qualifications
red5+ years of experience in business development, M&A, sales, or relationship management (veterinary industry experience preferre
d).Proven ability to source, develop, and close complex business opportuniti
es.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skil
e).Comfortable with 50%+ travel to lead locations by car and pl
aneSelf-starter with high integrity, resilience, and a collaborative minds
et.Valid US Driver’s Lice
nseResidence near a major metropolitan area in Georgia or Florida is required (e.g., Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa B
fitsHealth, vision, and dental insur
anceHSA, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disabi
lityParental L
eave401k with employer m
atchUnlimited
pendAnd much
Benefits
fitsHealth, vision, and dental insur
anceHSA, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disabi
lityParental L
eave401k with employer m
atchUnlimited
PTOPet care sti
pendAnd much
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Veterinary Services
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Business Development Manager
role at
CareVet .
About CareVet: CareVet is a national network of veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets while preserving the legacy of local practices. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, CareVet partners with best-in-class hospitals across the U.S., supporting veterinarians and their teams with resources, operational expertise, and a people-first culture. Our mission is to deliver the very best veterinary care through a balanced focus on people, pets, and community.
Position The Business Development Manager (BDM) plays a critical role in driving CareVet’s growth strategy by identifying, cultivating, and securing new partnerships with veterinary hospitals nationwide. This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong relationship-building, negotiation, and analytical skills who can balance strategic thinking with execution. The BDM will serve as a trusted advisor to prospective partners, ensuring alignment with CareVet’s values while fostering long-term, sustainable relationships.
Key Responsibilities
esIdentify and pursue acquisition opportunities by prospecting and building trusted relationships with veterinary hospital owners and key stakeholder
s.Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects aligned with CareVet’s growth goal
s.Establish and grow a referral network within the veterinary communit
y.Lead discovery and strategy conversations with prospective partners to assess cultural alignment and business fi
t.Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and present financial analyses, valuations, and proposal
s.Provide clear, compelling recommendations that balance growth objectives with CareVet’s mission and value
s.Partner with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR) to ensure seamless due diligence and integration processe
s.Serve as a liaison between CareVet and potential partner hospitals to ensure transparent, timely communicatio
n.Represent CareVet at regional and national industry events, tradeshows, and networking opportunitie
s.Act as an ambassador of CareVet’s culture, mission, and bran
Qualifications
red5+ years of experience in business development, M&A, sales, or relationship management (veterinary industry experience preferre
d).Proven ability to source, develop, and close complex business opportuniti
es.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skil
e).Comfortable with 50%+ travel to lead locations by car and pl
aneSelf-starter with high integrity, resilience, and a collaborative minds
et.Valid US Driver’s Lice
nseResidence near a major metropolitan area in Georgia or Florida is required (e.g., Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa B
fitsHealth, vision, and dental insur
anceHSA, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disabi
lityParental L
eave401k with employer m
atchUnlimited
pendAnd much
Benefits
fitsHealth, vision, and dental insur
anceHSA, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disabi
lityParental L
eave401k with employer m
atchUnlimited
PTOPet care sti
pendAnd much
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Veterinary Services
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