Veterinary Partnerships & Growth Lead

CareVet; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Disability insurance

401k

Unlimited PTO

Pet care stipend

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

CareVet is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying and securing new partnerships with veterinary hospitals nationwide. You will lead strategic conversations, evaluate cultural and financial fit, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal and HR to streamline due diligence and integration.

The role requires 5+ years in business development or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, Salesforce proficiency, and willingness to travel 50%+ across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in business development, M&A, sales, or relationship management (vetinary industry experience preferred).
• Proven ability to source, develop, and close complex business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue acquisition opportunities by prospecting and building trusted relationships with veterinary hospital owners and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects aligned with CareVet’s growth goals.
• Establish and grow a referral network within the veterinary community.
• Lead discovery and strategy conversations with prospective partners to assess cultural alignment and business fit.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and present financial analyses, valuations, and proposals.
• Provide clear, compelling recommendations that balance growth objectives with CareVet’s mission and values.
• Partner with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR) to ensure seamless due diligence and integration processes.
• Serve as a liaison between CareVet and potential partner hospitals to ensure transparent, timely communication.
• Represent CareVet at regional and national industry events, tradeshows, and networking opportunities.
• Act as an ambassador of CareVet’s culture, mission, and brand.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Salesforce CRM

Relationship management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

CareVet is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying and securing new partnerships with veterinary hospitals nationwide. You will lead strategic conversations, evaluate cultural and financial fit, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal and HR to streamline due diligence and integration.

The role requires 5+ years in business development or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, Salesforce proficiency, and willingness to travel 50%+ across the