Overview
Join a leading organization at the forefront of pet care, dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their families through innovative services and compassionate support. We are rapidly expanding our reach, building a robust ecosystem that prioritizes the well-being of animals. As a partner with Aquent, we are seeking exceptional talent to help us grow our team and achieve our ambitious goals. Are you a seasoned recruiter passionate about connecting top veterinary talent with impactful opportunities? Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly shape the future of pet healthcare. You'll be instrumental in building the teams that deliver unparalleled care, driving our mission forward by bringing in the best veterinarians and veterinary support staff. This is your chance to make a significant impact, influencing growth and ensuring excellence in a dynamic and expanding environment. What You'll Do
- Own full-lifecycle recruitment for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff across growing veterinary healthcare facilities.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline of qualified veterinary professionals, including DVM candidates and experienced vet techs.
- Serve as the trusted consultant for clinic and regional leadership to advise on hiring needs, market conditions, and candidate sourcing strategies specific to veterinary healthcare.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified veterinary candidates through professional networks, veterinary schools, licensing boards, industry associations, and other specialized channels.
- Screen, interview, and assess veterinary candidates for clinical fit, credentials, and cultural alignment.
- Coordinate on-site interviews and facility tours with hiring managers and clinic leadership.
- Lead candidate debriefs with veterinary directors and hiring managers, providing input and influencing offer decisions to secure top talent.
- Cultivate a positive candidate experience from application through on-boarding, including timely communications, credential verification, and professional declinations.
- Maintain best practices, policies, procedures, and data integrity within your recruiting systems.
- Update and maintain team and individual trackers, reports, and provide recurring updates to key stakeholders and clinic leadership.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of direct recruitment experience recruiting veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated ability to build consultative, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, clinic directors, and executives
- Strong understanding of veterinary credentials, licensing requirements, and the vet tech certification landscape
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with urgency and a "can do" attitude
- Experience sourcing candidates through multiple channels (web, social, professional networks, veterinary associations, etc.)
Bonus Points For
- Experience recruiting for veterinary clinics, animal healthcare organizations, or similar healthcare settings
- Familiarity with veterinary industry challenges and talent market dynamics
Open to candidates from corporate or agency recruiting backgrounds. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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