Corporate Recruiter- Veterinary Healthcare

Join a leading organization at the forefront of pet care, committed to improving the lives of pets and their families through innovative services and compassionate support. This rapidly expanding organization is building a robust ecosystem that prioritizes the well-being of animals. As a valued partner with Aquent, your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of pet healthcare, directly impacting the quality of care delivered and contributing to the growth of a compassionate and innovative organization.

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 the 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.

Impact You'll Make

As a key contributor, you will drive the full lifecycle veterinary recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier veterinary professionals who are essential to delivering unparalleled care. Your strategic approach to talent acquisition will directly support the expansion of healthcare facilities and strengthen the commitment to animal well-being, directly contributing to the health and happiness of countless pets and their families.

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 a trusted consultant for clinic and regional leadership, advising 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.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 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.).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for veterinary clinics, animal healthcare organizations, or similar healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with veterinary industry challenges and talent market dynamics.