Are you passionate about growth, relationship building, and making an impact? COVE Animal Health is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our expanding team!

COVE Animal Health is a highly respected family of emergency, specialty, urgent care, and primary care animal hospitals across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Proudly veterinarian-led and operated, we’ve built nearly 90 years of service grounded in our mission and core values. We believe in advancing technology, fostering open communication, supporting education, and delivering exceptional client care. Our team is Second to None!

As a Business Development Associate, you’ll play a key role in our growth strategy—building relationships, generating prospects, and helping guide practice owners through the acquisition process.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct outbound prospect research and qualification
   
• Identify and generate acquisition leads through cold calls, emails, warm introductions, and referrals
   
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of future acquisition opportunities
   
• Manage and maintain prospect databases with accuracy and competitive insights
   
• Collaborate with the business development team to move opportunities through the deal cycle
   
• Support marketing campaigns
   
• Assist with travel planning for business development meetings
   
• Help with additional administrative tasks as needed
   
• Be an active team player in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
   
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
   
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
   
• Paid time off

 What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
   
• Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development
   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships quickly
   
• Comfortable with cold calling and overcoming objections
   
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
   
• Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals
   
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools
   
• Strong organization and time management skills