Remote Veterinary Recruiter

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Kentucky; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of $65,000 - $75,000

Quarterly performance bonus

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

401k plan options

Veterinary care discounts

Job summary

A leading Veterinary Services provider is seeking a Remote Veterinary Recruiter to manage the recruitment for Veterinarian positions in the United States. The ideal candidate, preferably with a Bachelor's Degree and recruiting experience, will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills. The position is full-time, requiring occasional travel, and offers a salary between $65,000 and $75,000 with performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare recruiting strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for DVM candidates.
• Generate a pipeline of candidates via targeted email campaigns.
• Plan and attend recruiting efforts at veterinary colleges.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Explore the Remote Veterinary Recruiter position at American Veterinary Group (AVG).

Location

Remote

Department

Recruiting

Description

What does it take to be a successful Remote Veterinary Recruiter at AVG? You are fast‑paced, highly motivated, and people‑centered. You thrive in a fast‑paced work environment. You appreciate autonomy in your work. You have impeccable attention to detail and organization. You have an intuition about people and love to learn what makes people tick. You drive world‑class candidate experiences throughout the candidate life‑cycle. You continually evaluate processes to find opportunities for improvement. You build trust and rapport with business partners. If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Remote Veterinary Recruiter to support Veterinarian recruitment for our general practice and UrgentVet locations throughout the United States. Prior veterinary experience is not required, but a love for animals is preferred! The ideal candidate for this position will have prior experience in recruiting. We are willing to train the right person with a go‑getter attitude.

This position requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong command of the English language. It is a full‑time remote position reporting to the Director of Talent Relations. Occasional travel (up to 25%) is required for campus, recruitment events, or hospital visits within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full‑cycle recruitment process for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) candidates within the recruiter’s geographic region. This includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and negotiating offers for veterinarian candidates.
• Generate a pipeline of interested candidates via targeted email campaigns to both passive candidates and prior applicants.
• Manage expectations and timelines of both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Contribute to the maintenance, accuracy, and growth of the ATS/CRM (Pinpoint) through accurate record‑keeping and organization of candidates and leads.
• Fill DVM positions in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on proper lead placement and DVM retention.
• Report to senior recruiting and operations management regarding the status of all open requisitions in region, including any observed bottlenecks in the process.
• Plan, attend, and staff on‑campus recruiting efforts at Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in recruiter’s region, including but not limited to career fairs, virtual events, lectures, and conferences. Strong public speaking skills are a must as you may be required to host presentations to audiences of 50‑100+ students.
• Be a champion for the company’s Employee Referral Bonus program, encouraging current employees to refer top talent to the company.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience in healthcare recruiting strongly preferred. Veterinary recruiting experience is a plus!
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a strong ability to establish genuine rapport with candidates – both experienced DVMs and new graduates alike.
• Must be a team player and be able to work collaboratively with fellow members on the recruiting team. We are in‑house recruiters who share candidates and do what is best for the candidate rather than focusing on our own gain. When one team member wins, we all win!
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build trust easily and advise candidates on compensation packages and benefits options.
• High degree of proficiency with various computer and internet applications, including MS Office Suite, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Internet applications. Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tool is a plus.
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting. Ability to handle rejection in a highly competitive labor market.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) for campus and conference events.

Benefits

• Base salary of $65,000 - $75,000 with quarterly performance bonus that can get top performers $150,000 or more!
• Comprehensive healthcare: health, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• 401k plan options
• Generous veterinary care discounts

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Veterinary Services