Director of Talent Acquisition

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Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is one of the fastest-growing veterinary services organizations in the country, built on a true partnership model that keeps clinical autonomy in the hands of the doctors who practice it. As our Director of Recruiting - DVM, you will architect and lead the strategy that brings exceptional Doctors of Veterinary Medicine into the VPP community-and you will do it with your hands in the work alongside your team. This is a player-coach role. You are not setting strategy from the sidelines - you carry your own recruitment load, own DVM candidate relationships, and step in wherever the team needs you. You lead by example, doing the work at the highest level while developing others to do the same. This is not a traditional recruiting director role. We are looking for someone technologically fluent, AIforward, deeply data-driven, and genuinely passionate about veterinary medicine as a profession. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role sits at the intersection of talent strategy and hands-on execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Vision Define, own, and continuously evolve VPP's DVM talent acquisition strategy in alignment with enterprise growth goals and hospital-level hiring plans. Serve as the organizational thought leader on veterinary recruiting - staying ahead of market shifts, workforce trends, and competitive landscape changes. Partner closely with the Chief People Officer, Operations leadership, and hospital partners to forecast hiring needs and translate them into executable recruiting roadmaps. Champion an employer brand narrative that resonates authentically with today's DVM candidates - from new graduates to seasoned specialists. AI & Technology - Unleashing the Human Side of Recruiting Champion AI and automation as tools that eliminate manual, administrative work - so every recruiter can spend more time building genuine relationships with DVM candidates. Identify and implement technology solutions that automate scheduling, data entry, routine outreach sequences, and administrative follow-up. Set the standard: at VPP, AI handles the logistics so our recruiters handle the relationships. Leverage recruiting analytics and pipeline data to help recruiters focus their energy on the right candidates at the right stage. Stay current on emerging HR tech, ATS capabilities, and AI-assisted sourcing tools. Establish guidelines for responsible, transparent AI use - ensuring every tool we adopt reflects VPP's values of integrity, fairness, and authentic partnership. Player-Coach: Personal Recruiting Load & Team Coverage Carry a personal portfolio of actively sourcing, engaging, and closing candidates as a full-cycle recruiter, not just as an observer. Model elite recruiting behavior for the team: demonstrate how to prospect a cold candidate, build rapport over time, navigate a complex offer conversation, and close a DVM who has multiple options. Step in to support team members on high-priority or high-volume roles as needed - no role is beneath this leader. Balance the demands of leading a high-performing team with staying connected to the craft. Full-Cycle Recruiting with a Deep Emphasis on Sourcing Own true full-cycle recruiting: strategy, sourcing, outreach, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and candidate experience through Day 1. Treat proactive sourcing as the most critical phase of the recruiting process. DVMs are rarely actively looking - this team wins by building relationships before roles open. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of DVM talent across career stages and geographies relevant to VPP's growth markets. Build sourcing strategies that levera

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Role: Director of Recruiting - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Hours: Full-Time / Exempt Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 yearly + bonus Location : Remote / Hybrid Travel: Up to 30% - partner hospitals, conferences & events Reporting to: Chief People Officer (CPO) Company Description: Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a nationwide veterinary community revolutionizing vet practice ownership and support. With an expansive network of doctor partners and co-owned animal hospitals and clinics nationwide, VPP has become an established partner of choice. Through its co-ownership model, VPP provides operational support across learning and development, HR, recruiting, marketing, technology, and finance, enabling veterinariansto focus on providing high-quality patient care and foster a strong culture at their individual practices. VPP has over 190 (and counting) partner hospitals with 4,000+ employees and continued growth. VPP is a dynamic, profitable, growth company with strong financial private equity backing. For more information on Veterinary Practice Partners, visit www.vetpracticepartners.com . Team Snapshot Direct reports include: 4 DVM Recruiters | 3 Recruiting Support Specialists | 3 Recruiting Support Staff

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