DVM Recruiter

Western Veterinary Partners; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a DVM Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for associate veterinarians and veterinary medical directors across partner hospitals. The role is remote with travel up to 30% to support recruiting needs in Illinois markets.

The ideal candidate has veterinary recruiting experience, strong sourcing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to collaborate with hospital leadership and operations partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, three+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience including veterinarians.
• Strong sourcing, relationship-building, and negotiation skills; ability to work remotely and travel.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to understand hiring priorities and opportunities.
• Develop recruiting plans and manage full lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding handoffs.
• Build candidate pipelines across markets and support student engagement with schools.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and communicate WVP’s partnership model.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Veterinary recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Negotiation

Remote work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a people-centric veterinary support organization that acquires, invests in, and supports veterinary practices and animal hospitals throughout the United States. Through our partnerships, we help practices recruit and retain doctors, staff, and clients while preserving the relationships and clinical autonomy that make each hospital unique.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, WVP is guided by our values of integrity, collaboration, alignment, growth, support, and relationships. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a proactive, relationship-driven.

DVM Recruiter

to support veterinarian recruitment across assigned markets.

About the Role

The DVM Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for associate veterinarians and veterinary medical directors across WVP partner hospitals. This role partners closely with operations leaders and hospital teams to understand each practice’s needs, build candidate pipelines, and connect experienced and early-career veterinarians with opportunities that align with their goals. Success in this role requires hands‑on veterinary recruiting experience, consistent sourcing activity, strong follow‑through, and the ability to build lasting relationships with candidates and hiring partners. This is a remote position with travel to partner hospitals, recruiting events, and conferences.

This role will require up to 30% Travel. Candidates must have Veterinary Recruiting experience and be based in the Illinois market.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Hiring Partnerships
  • Partner with regional operations leaders and hospital leadership to understand hiring priorities, practice needs, and the opportunities each hospital offers.
  • Develop and execute recruiting plans for assigned markets, adjusting outreach based on candidate availability and hiring urgency.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate follow‑up, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoffs.
  • Assess candidates’ experience, career goals, practice preferences, and alignment with each hospital’s needs and WVP’s values.
  • Guide hiring partners through the interview process, encourage timely feedback, and maintain momentum toward hiring decisions.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Development
  • Proactively identify and engage active and passive veterinarian candidates through direct outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, professional networks, conferences, and other relevant channels.
  • Build and maintain pipelines for current openings and anticipated hiring needs, including opportunities in competitive or difficult‑to‑fill markets.
  • Develop relationships with veterinary schools and early‑career programs to support student engagement and new‑graduate recruitment.
  • Maintain consistent outreach and follow‑up, tailoring communication to each candidate’s interests and career stage.
  • Share market insights, candidate feedback, and recruiting challenges with hiring partners to inform hiring strategies.
• Candidate Experience & Employer Representation
  • Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable representative of WVP and its partner hospitals.
  • Clearly communicate WVP’s partnership model, clinical autonomy philosophy, and professional development opportunities.
  • Provide a personalized candidate experience through timely communication, thoughtful interview preparation, and clear next steps.
  • Coordinate with recruiting support teams and hospital leaders on practice visits, candidate travel, and hiring logistics.
  • Maintain candidate relationships over time, including with veterinarians who may be interested in future opportunities.
• Recruiting Operations & Team Collaboration
  • Maintain accurate, current candidate records, recruiting activity, and hiring stages in Greenhouse and other recruiting tools.
  • Monitor sourcing activity, pipeline progress, time‑to‑fill, and offer acceptance to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide regular updates on priority openings, candidate activity, hiring progress, and barriers requiring support.
  • Collaborate with fellow recruiters and recruiting support teams to share referrals, sourcing ideas, and best practices.
  • Participate in practice visits, recruiting events, and projects that strengthen recruiting effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, including direct experience recruiting veterinarians.
• Understanding of the veterinary industry, veterinarian career paths, and the challenges of recruiting in competitive markets.
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates and managing multiple openings across geographic markets.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build credibility with hospital leadership and operations partners.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow‑through.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools; Greenhouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and travel to support recruiting needs.

What Helps You Succeed

• A proactive approach to sourcing and building relationships.
• Ownership of recruiting activity, candidate communication, and hiring progress.
• A consultative approach that balances candidate goals with practice needs.
• Resourcefulness when navigating difficult searches and shifting priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to WVP’s values.

Pay Range

Illinois Pay Range$90,000—$100,000 USD

Benefits

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact . Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Candidate Privacy Notice

The application window is anticipated to close on October 15, 2026. This opportunity may close earlier or remain open longer based on business needs.

This role is not open to agency candidates. Unsolicited agency submissions will not be honored.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for bonus and incentive compensation, the terms of which will be provided at the time of offer.