Referral Relationship Manager

Referral Relationship Manager | $70,000–$80,000/year
Location: Williston, VT (Supporting VT, NH, and NY Markets)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000/year

Drive Growth | Build Relationships | Make an Impact | Referral Relationship Manager (RRM)

What if your work directly expanded access to life-saving veterinary care?

At Ethos, this isn’t just a relationship management role—it’s a growth-driving, community-shaping opportunity, it’s about becoming the connector, strategist, and growth driver behind thriving emergency & specialty veterinary hospitals.

We’re looking for a Referral Relationship Manager (RRM) who can build powerful partnerships, strengthen referral networks, and drive meaningful impact across three of our hospitals.

1. Peak Veterinary Referral Center, Williston, VT -Your home base, where you’ll be onsite and fully embedded with the team
2. Small Animal Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES), Lebanon, NH -Providing mostly virtual support with some travel
3. Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital, Latham, NY – Providing mostly virtual support with some travel

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000/year
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week); schedule may vary based on event needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Travel: Up to 4 days/week in the field, with admin time at hospitals
• Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, relationship-driven
• Benefits:
  • VetBloom Access – RACE-approved CE, training, and curriculum library
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), and more
  • Growth & Development – Ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive network

• Builds trusted partnerships with referring veterinarians
• Shapes how—and where—patients receive advanced care
• Drives real, measurable hospital growth through strategy and relationships
• Creates experiences (events, CE programs, outreach) that people remember

• Drive referral growth through intentional outreach, not passive check-ins
• Own your territory—build, strengthen, and expand a network of referring practices
• Create high-impact events (CE, open houses, community partnerships) that elevate your hospital’s presence
• Partner with marketing + leadership to launch campaigns, new services, and clinicians
• Use data like a strategist—tracking trends, identifying opportunities, and adjusting your approach
• Shape the referral experience by solving problems and improving how hospitals serve their partners

• Mission-Driven: Motivated by Ethos' mission to improve the lives of pets and people through exceptional veterinary care.
• Grit & Resilience: Brings determination, persistence, and professionalism to a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• High Standards: Demonstrates strong accountability, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Curiosity: Actively seeks knowledge, feedback, and innovative approaches to improve outcomes.
• Self-Starter: Works independently, takes initiative, and drives results with minimal supervision.
• Relationship-Oriented: Builds trust, communicates effectively, and maintains strong professional relationships.

• Coachability & Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Autonomy + Ownership – You’ll run your territory like it’s your own business
• High Visibility – Work directly with hospital leadership and growth teams
• Strategic Impact – Your work directly influences hospital success and patient access to care
• Variety in Your Day – Field visits, events, planning, strategy—no two days look the same
• Purpose-Driven Work – You’re helping pets get the care they need, when they need it

• Valid Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, & Reliable Transportation – Frequent travel required within the region (mileage reimbursed).
• Flexibility – Some evening or weekend events may be required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities, build relationships, communicate effectively, and drive business growth.
• Experience in sales, customer service, account management, marketing, or business development roles strongly preferred.
• Experience in veterinary medicine or animal health is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills across multiple platforms (in-person, phone, email, and virtual platforms).
• Comfort using data, CRM tools, and performance metrics
• Ability to interpret basic performance metrics and use data to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and think strategically

• https://www.peakveterinary.com/
• https://www.savespets.com/
• https://www.capitaldistrictvet.com/

• Develop and execute referral outreach and engagement strategies aligned to hospital performance goals and market opportunities.
• Maintain a consistent, structured engagement cadence with referring veterinarians through in-person visits, phone calls, email communications, and events.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with referring doctors, practice managers, and key decision-makers.
• Customize engagement approaches based on the unique needs, preferences, and referral potential of each referring practice.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the referring community and ensure timely, professional, and effective communication.

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of continuing education (CE) programs, symposiums, open houses, and referring practice recognition events.
• Track attendance, referral impact, and ROI for all events and initiatives.
• Manage community partnerships and outreach activities, including relationships with shelters, emergency responders, and community organizations.

• Leverage centralized Ethos marketing resources and programs to support local growth priorities.
• Plan and execute strategic campaigns to launch new services, promote new clinicians, and increase awareness of hospital capabilities.
• Serve as the local hospital point of contact for all marketing and referral engagement activities.
• Partner with the regional Marketing Business Partner and centralized marketing subject matter experts to activate enterprise-wide growth initiatives.

• Actively utilize CRM systems, referral dashboards, and analytics tools to track performance, monitor trends, and inform engagement strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a quarterly Joint Business Plan (JBP) outlining local growth objectives, strategies, and activities.
• Analyze local competitive landscapes to anticipate threats, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Maintain deep knowledge of hospital services, specialties, differentiators, and competitive positioning.

• Monitor and evaluate the hospital’s referral experience and workflows to identify gaps, resolve issues, and inform service delivery optimization.
• Partner with internal hospital leadership teams to address referring veterinarian concerns and enhance the overall referral experience.

• Manage the hospital’s referral engagement and marketing budget and track spending against plan.
• Maintain accurate documentation, activity tracking, and reporting as required.
• Support hospital leadership and the Ethos growth team in additional initiatives as assigned.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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