Sarah Averitt

About Sarah Averitt

With over 10 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, currently serving as Director of DeNovos and Integration at Community Veterinary Partners. Focused on driving growth through strategic M&A initiatives, integration processes, and new business development, while fostering collaboration across teams. Committed to advancing the mission of delivering exceptional veterinary care by leveraging project management expertise and a strong foundation in business strategy. Dedicated to creating value through efficient operations and innovative solutions, aligning organizational goals with sustainable development.

Experience

1. Director of Denovos and Integration

   Community Veterinary Partners

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Direct strategic growth and operational integration initiatives across DeNovos, acquisitions, and post-close transitions for a 150+ hospital network. Partner with Real Estate, FP & A, Operations, HR, Marketing, IT, and Legal to drive alignment, execution, and scalability across multiple workstreams. Lead programs that enhance efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence enterprise-wide.Key Achievements:• Designed and launched the DeNovo Playbook and DeNovo Field Guide, defining enterprise-wide standards for project management and readiness.• Authored the Business Development (BD) Director Playbook, providing an organizational framework for evaluating opportunities and presenting business cases.• Created a comprehensive State Compliance Worksheet unifying DEA, premise, CLIA, and facility licensing tracking.• Revamped diligence and integration frameworks to include risk-mitigation matrices, escalation templates, and visibility dashboards.• Transformed vendor management processes, improving coordination, installation accountability, and cost control.• Spearheaded DeNovo operational readiness programs, achieving predictable launches and budget adherence.• Developed 100+ templates to streamline collaboration across support center functions.• Enhanced integration speed, quality, and overall stakeholder experience.

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2005 — 2009

• Northern Kentucky University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2016