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If your veterinary practice is short on staff and on time, it’s important to know how to choose the right veterinary recruiter. The industry is growing fast, and we want to help your team succeed however we can! We’ve put together a list of key factors to consider when choosing a recruiter.
What exactly is a veterinary recruiter?
First, let’s clarify the role at its most basic level. Veterinary recruiters partner with clinics when they have a job opening to fill. Skilled recruiters understand the ins and outs of each role in a veterinary practice and match up the best candidates for the position. The recruiting team takes care of advertising, interviewing, and checking applicant references on your behalf.
1. Understand the recruiting process
A good veterinary recruiter will start by finding out more than just what kind of position your team needs to fill. Our process, for example, focuses on what sets your clinic apart. Don’t be shy when it comes to highlighting where your existing team shines! The more detail you can give about who you are and where you want to go, the better. This allows your recruiter to hone in on applicants who align with your vision.
Your recruiting partner should also take the time to learn about what the ideal candidate really looks like. This understanding is bigger than a checklist of technical skills or experience. Veterinary teams spend a lot of time together and often need to support each other through stressful situations. We recognize the importance of a good culture fit and believe it’s a major factor in any placement.
2. Ask about the recruiter’s track record
Referrals and testimonials from a recruiter’s previous partnerships are a great place to start! Genuine feedback from people who have worked with the recruiter before will provide insight into the kind of experience you can expect to have. Pay special attention to referrals that mention an easy experience and the quality of the final placement.
In addition to our list of satisfied clients, we also like to let prospective partners know about our personal connection to the industry. Our team has years of real-world veterinary experience in a variety of roles. We believe this gives us a unique perspective when it comes to recruiting. We’ve been in your shoes and know what it takes to keep a clinic running smoothly at every level.
3. Evaluate their ongoing support
Like any good partnership, veterinary recruiting should be more than a one-and-done solution. The right recruiter will go beyond just handing over a shortlist of candidates and leaving you to figure out the rest. Look for a partner who will help you understand why they’ve identified certain applicants as standouts. Make sure your recruiter also provides onboarding and transition help. These final details are important to set both you and your new hire up for success.
Quality recruiters stand behind their placements, too. Veterinary Recruiting and Staffing Solutions is proud to offer a guarantee in all of our working relationships. We also specialize in business development and mentorship programs to help your clinic grow to its full potential.
Our veterinary partners understand how crucial a great team is to their clinic’s success. Even so, it can be tough for clinic leadership to carve out the time to bring on new staff. A veterinary recruiter can step in and take this all-important task off your plate! We encourage you to reach out to us if you need assistance finding a new team member of any kind. We’re confident that our methods and expertise make us a great choice for your clinic!
