Director of Business Development - Western Veterinary Partners

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a private equity-backed organization specializing in acquiring, investing in, and supporting veterinary hospitals across the contiguous United States. With a strong focus on growth, WVP partners with practices post-acquisition by providing non-clinical business support services.

Backed by Tyree & D'Angelo Partners (TDP)—a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on creating value in lower middle-market businesses—WVP is a fast-growing and acquisitive company expanding into new markets and states.

Headquartered in Denver, CO, we are driven by our values of integrity, collaboration, alignment, growth, support, and relationships. WVP is seeking a Director of Business Development to join our team and drive expansion strategy through add-on acquisitions. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, this role will identify, analyze, and integrate acquisition opportunities, playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth. . We are seeking candidates located in the Eastern United States open to a work schedule that includes heavy travel. He/she will play a key role in facilitating the Company’s growth and have the following specific responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of regional markets, including veterinary practices, market potential, and emerging trends.
• Serve as a liaison with industry representatives, local veterinary medical associations and other professional organizations within the territory.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Associate team to create and implement market-specific plans to drive lead generation and meet acquisition targets.
• Identify, monitor, and build a pipeline of partnership opportunities with veterinary practice owners in the assigned region.
• Represent WVP at networking events and conferences to strengthen relationships and enhance visibility.

To thrive in this position candidates need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with a strong track record in financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Proven success in sales or business development roles, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Experience using CRM systems; Salesforce expertise is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional follow-through skills and a competitive, self-motivated mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50–70% overnight, including some weekends).
• Residency within one hour of a major airport or willingness to relocate to the assigned territory.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The base compensation range for this opportunity is $130,000 - $140,000 annually plus commission. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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. Your recruiter can provide more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, WVP provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, or genetic information.

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