Samuel L Smith III

Samuel L Smith III currently serves as the Senior Director of U.S. Operations for De Novo and Special Projects at Southern Veterinary Partners, responsible for overseeing operations management and project execution for new veterinary hospitals. Smith's prior experience includes three roles as Hospital Market Field Director at Banfield Pet Hospital in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland-Columbus, where leadership and mentorship were provided to multiple hospitals and teams to enhance medical and financial results. Additional experience includes positions in sales and operations management at Otto Environmental Systems North America, OfficeMax, Hertz, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Smith holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Sports Management and Administration from Old Dominion University and several Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degrees from Hampton University.