Business Development Specialist

VetShield’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: https://vetshield.ca/.

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 team-oriented 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 VetShield 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 VetShield 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

📌 Business Development Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Auxillio VetShield
📍 Canada