What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Medicine Business Development Associate position at Hometown Veterinary Partners?
Hometown Veterinary Partners is a leading network of veterinary clinics committed to enhancing the well-being of pets through exceptional care and innovative solutions. We are expanding our team and seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to help drive growth through proprietary mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Position Overview
As a Business Development Associate at Hometown Veterinary Partners, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and supporting acquisition opportunities. You will collaborate closely with the Sr. Director of M&A, Marketing Manager, and leadership team to generate leads, analyze markets, and assist in executing deals.
This role offers strong growth potential, with a competitive compensation structure that includes a base salary (depending on experience) plus commission tied directly to closed deals.
This model is designed to reward both consistency and success, proving uncapped earning potential for a driven, entrepreneurial professional.
As a Business Development Associate at Hometown Veterinary Partners, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and supporting acquisition opportunities. You will collaborate closely with the Sr. Director of M&A, Marketing Manager, and leadership team to generate leads, analyze markets, and assist in executing deals.
This role offers strong growth potential, with a competitive compensation structure that includes a base salary (depending on experience) plus commission tied directly to closed deals.
This model is designed to reward both consistency and success, proving uncapped earning potential for a driven, entrepreneurial professional.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Outreach
- Identify and qualify potential veterinary clinic acquisition targets through research, networking, and industry outreach.
- Conduct cold and warm outreach via phone, email, and social platforms to engage prospective clinic owners.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
Market Research & Analysis
- Research veterinary industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities.
- Assess acquisition opportunities, including practice size, performance, and fit with strategic goals.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
M&A Support
- Assist with initial due diligence, including data requests and preliminary financial/operational reviews.
- Support preparation of presentations, proposals, and transaction materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors throughout the deal cycle.
Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with veterinary practice owners, brokers, and industry contacts.
- Represent Hometown Veterinary Partners professionally at events and during owner conversations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in phone-based outreach and relationship building.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM experience a plus.
- Prior experience in sales, business development, or M&A is strongly preferred.
- Having deep expertise in the veterinary industry and a strong network of veterinary practice owners to quickly generate qualified leads and business opportunities is required.
Hometown Veterinary Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000