Corporate Recruiter- Veterinary Healthcare [AQ-13870]

About the role

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. As a seasoned recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in building the teams that deliver unparalleled care, driving the mission forward by bringing in the best veterinarians and veterinary support staff in a dynamic and expanding environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Aquent Talent offers eligible talent access to amazing benefits, including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plans with a match
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium