Talent Acquisition Partner – Veterinary Specialists (12 month contract)

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner for Veterinary Specialists, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing the quality of care across our specialty hospitals by recruiting top-tier veterinary specialists. We're looking for someone who excels at building relationships, understands the unique demands of veterinary medicine, and takes pride in providing a smooth, supportive candidate experience. Additionally, you will support our specialty hospital internship program, helping to hire the next generation of veterinary professionals.

In this role, you'll work closely with clinic leaders and hiring managers to source and attract skilled veterinary specialists. You'll also build connections within the veterinary community, becoming a reliable partner for specialists seeking new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own the recruitment process: Partner with veterinary specialty hospitals to identify their hiring needs and manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Find the best specialists: Source, engage, and select top veterinary specialists, using a high-touch, relationship-focused approach for domestic and international candidates.
• Internal collaboration: Work with our People Team and clinic leadership to ensure smooth, effective hiring processes that prioritize skill and cultural fit.
• External partnerships: Build and manage relationships with recruiting resources, including veterinary associations, universities, search firms, and industry groups.
• Trusted advisor: Build credibility with candidates and hiring managers as the go-to recruitment expert for veterinary specialties, supporting a great candidate experience throughout the process.
• Brand advocate: Represent our brand at networking events, job fairs, conferences, and universities.
• Engagement: Ensure a seamless candidate experience, with proactive communication and meaningful relationship-building.
• Support internship program: Assist in hiring for our specialty hospital internship program, ensuring we provide interns with an excellent experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Meaningful impact: You’ll directly contribute to teams that deliver high-quality, specialty care to animals and their families.
• Career development: Join a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and innovation.
• Supportive culture: Work with like-minded professionals who share your commitment to excellence and professional growth.

Must-Haves

• Recruitment expertise: 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally with a focus on specialist or niche roles.
• Organizational skills: Skilled at managing time and priorities to meet hiring goals.
• LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards: Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms to source top candidates.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent communicator and a natural people person.
• Presentation skills: Able to effectively present opportunities and company culture to prospective candidates.
• Brand representation: Confidently represent our brand, sharing the exciting opportunities and positive work culture at our specialty hospitals.
• Innovative sourcing: Creative in finding new ways to engage with and attract talent.
• Autonomous: Able to work independently and collaboratively (both remotely and in-person).

Nice-to-Haves

• Bilingual: Proficiency in a second language.
• Veterinary industry experience: Familiarity with veterinary medicine is an asset.

About You

• Resourceful and resilient: You thrive on finding creative solutions and opportunities.
• Self-motivated: You take initiative and are proactive in your approach.
• Candidate-centric: You prioritize a great candidate experience and believe in a people-first recruitment process.
• Adaptable and strategic: Flexible yet focused, you know when to adjust your approach to meet goals.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel: Up to 20% travel for clinic visits, candidate meetings, and industry events.

Ready to make an impact in the veterinary world? Apply today and be part of a team that embraces innovation, growth, and world-class veterinary care!

Learn More About Our Culture

Our values: We Care, We Dare, We Share.
Our purpose: Healthy animals, happy owners.
Our people promise: To be a great place to work.
Customer promise: World-class veterinary care, delivered locally.
Sustainability promise: A force for good.