Business Development Specialist

Job Description

Business Development Specialist

Vet Shield’s CEO has over 30 years of experience in the Veterinary industry both as a veterinarian, team builder and entrepreneur. Our team specializes in providing business support (consulting services), starting new practices with owners, sale of existing veterinary practices, and the construction of new state-of-the-art facilities (LEED, WELL and Net Zero certified, powered by solar and geothermal energy). Check out our website to learn more: .

What does the opportunity look like?

This is a rare opportunity where you’ll be able to join a small growing company with big plans. You will be able to utilize your creative ideas and business development experience. You’ll be promoting and engaging with our collaborative team and our clients. You need to have your own home office set up, a computer, cell phone and transportation. Together we provide 60% business consulting for veterinary practices (Marketing, HR, Recruitment, Bookkeeping and Business Optimization), 20% practice sale management, 20% construction management and new partners/tenants marketing.

• Business development
  • Finding industry events or networking opportunities to grow the Vet Shield business.
  • Driving to veterinary practices throughout Alberta to create relationships and support Veterinary Practice Owners and Practice Managers.
  • Finding and creating partnerships or relationships with complimentary businesses.
  • Finding new and creative ways to grow the business, you’ll be given some autonomy and you’ll have the support of your manager and the Vet Shield team to bounce ideas.
  • Identifying business opportunities and prospecting for business.
  • Client follow up, service proposal preparation and delivery.
  • Maintaining your sales initiatives in our CRM to stay organized.
• Business support
  • Support and collaborate with our team on the consulting services.
  • Meeting the veterinary practice business support needs.
  • Making assessments of veterinary practice needs, presenting and implementing solutions as a team.
  • Attending company events and supporting the team with events (ex. career fairs, trade shows, seminars, lunch and learns, etc.)

What are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare industry is mandatory, experience in the veterinary industry would be preferred.
• Strong relationships in healthcare, ideally with Practice Owners or Managers.
• The ideal candidate will have either:
  • Experience as a Business Development Manager, Business Development Specialist/Associate, Territory Manager, Outside Sales Consultant or similar role.
  • Experience as an Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinarian (DVM) or Practice Manager in the veterinary industry and you understand how to connect/break down barriers with Veterinary Practice Owners and veterinary teams.
• Creativity, persistence and patience will be key to this role, as our clients (Veterinary Practice Owners, managers and teams) are busy people.
• You have an extraordinary drive to create results and a superpower when it comes to getting your foot in the door with businesses

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive base salary of $70,000 to $80,000 (depending on experience), plus an uncapped commission and bonus structure with the potential to make six figures.
• You’ll have autonomy to be creative in your role, powered with the support of a collaborative team.
• Joining a company who cares about their team members, encourages professional growth and development.
• Stock option plan coming
• Signing Bonus
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement and travel allowance for meals
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and Benefit Plan
• Pet Discounts