NVA General Practice · 1 week ago
Director, Advocacy and Government Relations
NVA General Practice is a network of over 1,000 veterinary hospitals, and they are seeking a Director of Advocacy & Government Relations to support their public policy and advocacy efforts. This role involves executing advocacy strategies, partnering with the Political Action Committee, and building a culture of advocacy within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Execute NVA’s advocacy and government relations strategy across the U.S. and Canada
Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments impacting veterinary medicine, animal health, workforce issues, pharmacy, telemedicine, and related business operations
Partner with PAC leadership to evaluate candidates, legislation, and political opportunities for support at the national and state/provincial levels
Provide strategic recommendations regarding political contributions, advocacy priorities, and relationship-building opportunities
Support PAC engagement initiatives, fundraising efforts, and political outreach activities in compliance with applicable regulations
Develop and activate grassroots advocacy programs to mobilize hospital and support center teams when legislative or regulatory action is needed
Create advocacy toolkits, action alerts, and communication campaigns to support employee engagement in public policy initiatives
Build advocacy champions and regional networks throughout the organization
Develop and deliver presentations, educational materials, and advocacy updates for hospital teams, field leadership, and support center associates
Educate internal stakeholders on the importance of advocacy, legislative developments, and the organization’s policy priorities
Present advocacy strategies, legislative updates, and PAC activities to executive leadership and other internal groups
Develop opportunities for legislators, regulators, and policymakers to visit hospitals, meet veterinary teams, and gain firsthand understanding of the profession and business
Coordinate legislative events, site visits, town halls, and stakeholder engagement opportunities
Execute a comprehensive advocacy strategy aligned with organizational priorities
Increase employee participation and engagement in advocacy and grassroots initiatives
Coordinate successful legislative visits and hospital tours for elected officials and regulators
Deliver timely legislative analysis, advocacy communications, and executive presentations
Partner effectively with PAC leadership to support strategic political engagement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Business, or related field required
7+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, political strategy, or association management
Strong knowledge of U.S. state and federal legislative processes
Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated success developing grassroots advocacy programs and stakeholder engagement initiatives
Ability to influence and collaborate across a large, geographically diverse organization
Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and project management abilities
Ability to travel as needed for legislative meetings, conferences, hospital visits, and advocacy events
Preferred
advanced degree
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
Experience working with PACs, legislative affairs, or political engagement initiatives
familiarity with Canadian government and regulatory structures
Company
NVA General Practice
Neighborhood veterinary clinics providing general practice pet care.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
Leadership Team
Luuk Hoogeveen
Chief Financial Officer
Peter McPhee
Chief Financial Officer
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