Answer: Yes! The founder of The VET Recruiter, Stacy Pursell, started her career placing executives for Fortune 500 companies in the Consumer- Packaged Goods space. When a client who was leading a Fortune 500 company asked her to find an executive to run their Pet Food business, that is when Stacy entered the Animal Health […] The post What if I need to find an executive for my Animal Health Company, can you help me with that? appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

This past summer, The VET Recruiter conducted its annual Workplace/Workforce Survey of professionals in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. The results of the survey were insightful. Some of the results were expected, others were not and still others were . . . surprising. If you participated in our survey this year, I would […] The post Results of The VET Recruiter’s 2024 Workplace/Workforce Survey appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Loyalty has long been heralded as a virtue, both inside and outside of the employment marketplace and job market. It is a quality that employers value and often reward, fostering a sense of stability and trust within an organization. However, while loyalty to one’s employer can be beneficial, there is a darker side to this […] The post Misplaced Loyalty Can Hinder Progression in Your Animal Health or Veterinary Career appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Answer: That is a great question! The VET Recruiter places veterinarians in clinical practice, the Animal Health industry, Academia, and non-profit organizations and associations. We place veterinarians in the Animal Health industry in roles ranging from professional services, pharmacovigilance, and research and development.   The VET Recruiter also places non-veterinarians. We place Animal Health professionals in sales […] The post Do you only place Veterinarians? appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Retention is a hot-button topic within the Veterinary profession, but then again, so is hiring. However, it could be argued that the retention of veterinarians is even more important because of all the time and effort a practice invested into the process of hiring the person in the first place. There is no doubt that […] The post The Overwhelming Importance of Team Appreciation in a Veterinary Clinic appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

I have addressed the topic of soft skills on multiple occasions in my writing and on my podcast. In addition, I have addressed the importance of having a growth mindset in your Animal Health and Veterinary career and not a fixed mindset. And in this article, I would like to discuss the growth mindset once […] The post THIS is Perhaps the Most Important Soft Skill to Grow Your Career appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Creating and maintaining a healthy culture is important for all employers, including those in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. Without a healthy culture, not only is it more difficult to retain your current employees (especially your top employees), but it’s also more challenging to recruit and hire top talent in a tight market. […] The post Conducting a ‘Culture Check’ as an Animal Health or Veterinary Employer appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Changing jobs can sometimes come with some feelings of fear or trepidation. Sometimes maintaining the status quo can feel easier or less of a hassle than making a job change. However, sometimes changing jobs can have a dramatically positive impact on your career and your life overall. And since that is the case, I would […] The post The Many Positive Aspects of Changing Jobs appeared first on The VET Recruiter ..read more

Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace environment, including within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. Whether it arises from differences in opinion, misunderstandings, or varying work styles, how conflicts are managed can significantly impact the dynamics of the workplace. Recently, I’ve written about the importance of “building bridges” in your Animal Health or Veterinary career instead of “burning bridges.” In this article, I want to address the issue, but from the perspective of your current job and workplace, as opposed to your career in general. Specifically ..read more

There are many ways to set yourself apart from other professionals within the Animal Health industry or Veterinary profession. Doing so is usually most important when you’re exploring the job market and considering other employment opportunities. Some of these ways are simple and some of them are more difficult. One such simple way—and one that you can apply to your current employment situation, as well as future opportunities—is consistency. Maintaining consistency in Animal Health organizations and Veterinary practices is essential for building trust, ensuring optimal patient care, and build ..read more