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

I’ve learned quite a few things during my 25+ years as an Animal Health recruiter and Veterinary recruiter, and one of those things is that, “Your network is your net worth.” You may have heard this phrase before, and perhaps you didn’t give it much credence. However, I can attest to the fact that it is true. I have helped countless professionals in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession grow their career, and at the same time, increase their level of compensation and other benefits associated with that growth. And for the majority of these professionals, one of the major reasons ..read more

The possible banning of non-compete clauses by the Federal Trade Commission is a story which I’ve been following for quite some time. In fact, I wrote an article about it for The VET Recruiters last year (“The Banning of Non-Compete Clauses for Animal Health and Veterinary Employers”). In that previous article, I mentioned that a ruling was forthcoming this year, and that ruling has occurred. A little over a week ago, the FTC voted to ban non-compete clauses for for-profit employers in the United States. It might not surprise you to know that the vote was close (3-to-2). It also might not surp ..read more

I have addressed the topic of “burning bridges” in a person’s Animal Health or Veterinary career on multiple occasions. And while I am going to touch upon that topic once again in this article, my overriding focus is “building bridges” instead. However, let us touch upon “burning bridges” first. Below are some examples of destructive professional behavior: “Ghosting” an employer in a variety of situations, including an interview, the offer of employment, or your first day of work. Taking credit for achievements that are not actually yours. Assigning blame to someone else for your shortcomings ..read more