Business Development Associate

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a private equity-backed veterinary support organization that acquires, invests in, and supports veterinary practices throughout the United States. Our mission is to preserve the legacy and independence of local veterinary hospitals while providing industry-leading operational support that enables them to thrive.

Backed by Tyree & D'Angelo Partners (TDP), WVP has become one of the nation's fastest-growing veterinary organizations through strategic acquisitions and long-term partnerships. As we continue our rapid expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Associate to help fuel our acquisition pipeline by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective veterinary practice owners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to build a career in business development. If you're energized by prospecting, relationship-building, and generating new business opportunities, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Business Development Associate, you will serve as the first point of contact with prospective veterinary practice owners and play a critical role in expanding WVP's acquisition pipeline. Success in this role requires a consultative approach, exceptional communication skills, persistence, and the ability to build trust through meaningful conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and qualify veterinary hospitals and practice owners that align with WVP's acquisition strategy.
• Generate qualified acquisition opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting, including cold calling, email campaigns, text messaging, direct mail, and social outreach.
• Build relationships with veterinary practice owners through thoughtful, consultative conversations focused on understanding their long-term goals.
• Conduct market research to identify acquisition opportunities, emerging markets, competitive activity, and industry trends.
• Maintain accurate prospect information, activity tracking, and pipeline management within CRM platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Directors of Business Development to transition qualified opportunities through the acquisition process.
• Manage multiple prospecting campaigns while maintaining high levels of organization and follow-up.
• Support marketing initiatives, targeted outreach campaigns, and lead generation efforts.
• Attend industry conferences, networking events, and veterinary trade shows to expand WVP's market presence.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, and entrepreneurial business development team.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is naturally curious, resilient, relationship-driven, and excited by the challenge of creating new business opportunities. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, isn't discouraged by rejection, and is motivated by measurable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales Development (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), Inside Sales, Lead Generation, Account Development, or Customer Success.
• Experience conducting outbound cold calling and prospecting to small business owners or executive-level decision makers.
• Strong ability to build rapport and establish credibility with business owners.
• Experience utilizing CRM platforms – Salesforce preferred.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management and follow-up skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a competitive drive to exceed activity and performance goals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, and collaborative environment.
• Experience within veterinary healthcare, dental, healthcare services, medical practice management, or private equity-backed organizations is preferred but not required.

Why You'll Love Working at WVP

• Join one of the fastest-growing veterinary organizations in the United States.
• Be part of a high-impact team that directly influences company growth and acquisition strategy.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in business development, mergers & acquisitions, and private equity.
• Build meaningful relationships with veterinary entrepreneurs and practice owners across the country.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment combining collaboration in our Denver headquarters with remote flexibility.

Why Western Veterinary Partners?

At WVP, relationships are at the center of everything we do. We believe successful partnerships begin with trust, transparency, and shared values. Our decentralized model allows veterinary hospitals to preserve their unique identities while benefiting from the resources and support of a growing national organization.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $22.00 - $24.00 hourly. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

The application window will be open for the next two weeks ending July 29, 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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