Lead Veterinary Technician Recruiter

Mission Pet Health is hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This is a remote opportunity, however, candidates should live in Eastern or Central Time zones and be flexible to travel in the Northeast and Midwest regions as needed. The Lead Veterinary Technician Recruiter is responsible for leading and developing a team of recruiters while driving full-cycle recruitment strategies to attract top talent for veterinary technician and veterinary assistant roles. This role will be responsible for elevating the level of recruiting service provided to our hospital teams through demonstration of best practices related to candidate experience, collaboration with hiring teams, and sourcing. The Lead Veterinary Technician Recruiter will also serve as the liaison to the vet tech campus and extern team to ensure alignment on goals and a more structured approach to the candidate experience and hand off between teams. This role will also serve as an advisor for the vet tech recruiting team to improve our talent attraction and recruiting efforts. Travel: less than 25%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for recruiting veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in assigned territory through applicant management in ATS, talent attraction, and sourcing efforts through CRM and other avenues. Partner with Senior Manager of Vet Tech Recruiting to provide education and training to hiring teams, providing best practices and guides to improve candidate experience. Partner with Senior Manager of Vet Tech Recruiting to improve ATS workflow and find ways to improve data integrity and reporting. Partner with Vet Tech Campus and Extern team to ensure alignment on goals and priorities, ensuring timely touchpoints and handoff for every candidate that enters the pipeline to increase hires coming from this sourcing arm.

CORE COMPETENCIES

PEOPLE AND TEAM LEADER

Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals, career development planning, and provide strategic insights for hard to fill areas Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture Responsible for researching and recommending adjustments to recruiter workflow to gain efficiencies and improve metrics Provide mentorship of VT recruiting team by demonstrating best practices throughout the recruiting lifecycle to include, but not limited to kick off calls, writing effective job ads, advising hiring teams, capturing accurate metrics, and closing candidates

OPERATIONAL EXECUTION

Consistently follows established procedures and maintains high quality standards Proactively catches errors and maintains rigorous data accuracy standards Effectively prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines and service level expectations Creates clear, comprehensive documentation that others can easily follow Identifies opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline workflows

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Ensures bonuses and incentive payments are calculated correctly and submitted on time Uses organizational resources efficiently and identifies cost-saving opportunities Adheres to budget and travel guidelines acting as a responsible steward of Mission Pet Health

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Builds positive working relationships with recruiting teams, Systems team, payroll, and other HR functions Provides timely updates and responses to stakeholder requests Effectively bridges communication between business users and technical teams Contributes to collaborative environment and supports colleagues when needed

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Welcomes feedback and suggestions for improving operational workflows. Helps team members adapt to new processes and system changes through effective training and ongoing support Adapts quickly when priorities shift or processes change

COMMUNICATION

Creates user-friendly guides, training materials, and process documentation in an engaging and accessible manner for all teammates Develops professional, engaging presentation decks that effectively convey information Seeks to understand needs before providing solutions or recommendations Communicates clearly and professionally in all written and in-meeting correspondence with teammates and operational leaders Ensures teammates receive all critical updates and process changes through collaboration with other VT Recruiting Leads to deliver a consistent experience for the VT Recruiting Team

WAG VALUES

Leads with respect, integrity, and accountability. Treats others with empathy and respect. Exemplifies and leads the team to align with WAG values. Collaborates with the team to focus on solutions. Finds a way to say yes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in full life cycle recruiting for both professional and high-volume roles, serving in a senior role. Ability to effectively communicate across and within teams both in writing and verbally. Proven ability to adapt to organizational and/or industry changes related to recruiting process and best practices. Skilled in working with various applicant tracking systems, reporting platforms, and job boards. Ability to mentor and lead more junior level recruiters. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR or other related field. Minimum five years of full lifecycle recruiting experience. Previous recruiting experience in Veterinary Medicine or Healthcare is preferred. Previous experience working in Avature is preferred.

OTHER DUTIES

This role requires a dynamic, strategic, and people-centric leader with a passion for veterinary medicine and business excellence. This position requires an operational leader who excels at execution, team development, and translating strategy into action. The successful DVP will demonstrate the ability to drive consistent performance while maintaining flexibility to address the unique needs of diverse hospital environments. Responsibilities and Benefits How You’re Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love. Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked. Competitive Compensation A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role. We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates. Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage. Commitment to Growth We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs. The Power of a Network Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices. Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com . Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with your request and contact information. EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re using NVDA, press NVDA key + space to enable focus mode to read the slider properly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Pet Health