Director of M&A – Corporate Development

VetPartners

. Own the M&A pipeline of record and weekly M&A cadence .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A transaction execution, including deal structuring, negotiation, and due diligence across financial, legal, and operational domains. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and produce executive-level materials for board presentations.

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M&A Transaction ExecutionDeal Structuring And NegotiationDiligence LeadershipValuation And Deal ModelingExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Transaction ExperienceDeal ExecutionFinancial DiligenceLegal Documentation FluencyValuationDeal ModelingPipeline ManagementClosing ProcessesRisk AssessmentPost-Closing Reconciliation

Soft Skills

MentoringSelf-DirectedAccountabilityRelationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsFinancial Modeling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACFACPA

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate EquityCorporate DevelopmentHealthcare ServicesVeterinary ExperienceMulti-Site ConsolidatorLower Middle Market Deals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the M&A pipeline of record and weekly M&A cadence
Mentor the Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Analyst
Review deal workbooks and recommend price, structure and risk to the CEO and COO
Draft IOIs and LOIs and negotiate business terms with sellers and advisors
Run financial, tax, legal, HR, licensing, real estate and systems diligence
Manage outside counsel, accountants and stakeholders against timelines and budgets
Support definitive agreements, including issues lists, business points and disclosure schedules
Own closings, including checklists, funds flow, entity setup, lender deliverables and board consents
Partner with the COO on partner-doctor employment agreements and buy-ins
Run post-closing reconciliation and hand clean files to operations and finance
Own the M&A section of board materials
Support investor, lender and capital planning work
Build playbooks and use AI tools to accelerate deal execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 10 years of transaction experience across investment banking, private equity and corporate development
At least two years in investment banking or private equity deal execution
Corporate development at a multi-site consolidator strongly preferred
Record of closing lower middle market deals end to end
Healthcare services or veterinary experience preferred; other owner-operated, multi-site roll-ups are relevant
Bachelor's degree required
MBA, CFA or CPA useful but not required
Ability to work fluctuating hours, including evening seller calls and closings that run to the wire
Self-directed and accountable
Valuation and deal modeling, including normalized EBITDA, DVM production, working capital and lease terms
Deal structuring and negotiation, including seller notes, partner-doctor buy-ins, earnouts and put and call mechanics
Diligence leadership across financial, tax, legal, HR, licensing, real estate and systems
Transaction execution and process discipline
Legal and documentation fluency with purchase agreements, leases, employment agreements and seller notes
Seller and practice-owner relationship management
Pipeline and team leadership
Executive communication and board materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
Unlimited/Flexible PTO
401(k) + up to 6% company match
Remote Opportunity