Compliance Specialist

Western Veterinary Partners; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation

Sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners in Denver is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to support veterinary hospitals and corporate teams, ensuring regulatory adherence and accurate documentation. This hybrid role (2 days in-office) involves collaborating across departments, managing filings, onboarding partnerships, and maintaining licensing and tax compliance for locations.

The position offers a salary of $61,500 to $64,000 USD plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance documentation, licensing, contracts, or regulated processes.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax, business licensing, or regulatory compliance is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for investigating issues and prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a team member.
• Committed to delivering exceptional internal and external service.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Must be located in or willing to commute to the greater Denver area.

Responsibilities

• Work with interdepartmental teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new partnerships.
• Collaborate with clinics and stakeholders on compliance initiatives and updates.
• Assist with setup and management of sales and use tax accounts for each location.
• Prepare regulatory applications and documentation for each veterinary location.
• Monitor current compliance filings and renewals to meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain process documentation for key compliance procedures.
• Research multi-state, county, and municipal regulatory and licensing requirements for new locations.

Skills

Compliance docs

Licensing

Contracts

Regulatory compliance

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Western Veterinary Partners , we believe people are our greatest asset. We are a people-centric veterinary support organization focused on supporting veterinary practices and the professionals who care for pets and their families every day.

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a private equity-backed company that acquires, invests in, and supports veterinary practices and animal hospitals throughout the Western United States. WVP is a highly acquisitive organization focused on continued growth and expansion into new markets and states. Following an acquisition, WVP partners with veterinary hospitals by providing proven non-clinical business support services, allowing our doctors and hospital teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

WVP is backed by Tyree & D'Angelo Partners (TDP), a Chicago-based private equity investment firm that partners with lower middle market businesses to drive long-term growth and operational excellence.

As we continue to grow, we're seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys collaborating across departments, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring our organization remains compliant with applicable regulations and internal policies. This position plays a key role in supporting our veterinary hospitals and corporate teams while helping foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

This is a hybrid position (2 days per week in-office) based in central Denver.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with interdepartmental teams to ensure new partnerships are implemented smoothly
• Collaborate with clinics and internal stakeholders to resolve questions, communicate updates, and support compliance-related initiatives throughout the onboarding process
• Assist with the setup and management of sales and use tax accounts for each veterinary location
• Assist in preparation of applications and supporting documentation required to establish and maintain regulatory compliance for each veterinary location
• Monitor current compliance filings and renewals for all existing locations, ensuring deadlines are met and information remains accurate and up to date
• Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation to ensure key compliance procedures are clearly documented
• Assist in researching multi-state, county, and municipal regulatory and licensing requirements for new and pending veterinary locations

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with compliance documentation, licensing, contracts, or other regulated business processes
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax, business licensing, operational licensing, or other regulatory compliance is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify solutions, and manage competing priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member
• Committed to delivering exceptional internal and external service
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment
• Must be located in or willing to commute to the greater Denver area

The application window will be open for the next two weeks ending August 21, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the two-week window.

*This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for bonus and incentive compensation, the terms of which will be provided at the time of offer. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

$61,500 - $64,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.