ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support, resources, and strategic leadership that allow teams to thrive. As we grow, we remain committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
OUR VALUES
Our culture is built on five core values that guide us in the way we work:
· Respect
· Learning
· Do the right thing
· Wow service
· Fun
We expect all team members to actively demonstrate these values in their daily work and interactions.
Position Summary:
The Talent Acquisition Partner will work closely with the hospital leadership teams, regional support managers, administrators, and the Lakefield Talent Acquisition team to attract, secure and retain exceptional veterinary talent. is responsible for delivering a world-class experience for all those involved in our recruiting process. This position interacts directly with our clinical teams, candidates, and University representatives to source great candidates & coordinate the designated phases of the recruiting, conference, and campus events process. Our ideal candidate will have had previous veterinary industry and/or recruiting experience, and reside in Washington, Oregon, or Arizona.
Responsibilities:
- Recruiting and hiring doctors based on needs identified by Hospital Administrators and Operations Leadership Teams
- Develop and maintain current, effective job listings through the ATS system
- Create advertising content and place ads where appropriate for each type of position
- Maintain a vibrant and active presence on LinkedIn and other professional social media platforms
- Interview all DVM candidates and facilitate all on site interviews and tours with appropriate hospital and area leadership
- Routinely update Operations Leadership Teams on candidate flow, sourcing efforts, roadblocks to recruitment and regional competition (job openings, advertised comp and incentives, etc)
- Drive in-network and external referrals
- Source passive candidates via resume databases, LinkedIn, Facebook Groups and other connection tools such as email, text, and telephone
- Stay current on new avenues to connect with talent
- Assist Operations team with offer and employment agreement formulations; compose, discuss, and assist with the negotiation of employment contracts
- Maintain relationships with regional campus contacts and our University Talent Acquisition Team to build pipelines
- Positively and professionally represent Lakefield Veterinary Group in the community.
Specific requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of veterinary hospital experience or veterinary recruitment experience; including specialty and emergency.
- Strong communication, multi-tasking and business partnering skills
- Ability to grasp new platforms and software intuitively
- Ability to self-direct
- Ability to identify and grasp broad objectives
- Experience with sourcing candidates via resume databases and social media platforms
- Ability to consolidate information and actions into reportable formats
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs evolve.
This is a full-time position and can be either Hybrid or Remote. Travel required 4-6x per year for veterinary conferences & career events. M-F workweek required with some Saturday and Sundays as needed.
For more information about the role or to apply, please email Joe Rusk at joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com or visit Find Your Career - Lakefield Careers.
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