Student Recruiter

Student Recruiter

Mission Pet Health is shaping the future of veterinary medicine as one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of animal hospitals in the United States. Backed by an elite private equity team, Mission is driven by a bold vision: to elevate the standard of care for companion animals while empowering veterinary teams with unmatched resources and support. With over 925 hospitals nationwide and an extraordinary growth rate of five to ten acquisitions every month, we’re not just growing, we’re leading the industry.

This rapid expansion is fueled by our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of veterinarians, team members, pets, and their families. Our team's unwavering dedication has fueled this incredible success, with Mission now employing more than 20,000 team members across the country. Joining Mission Pet Health means stepping into a thriving organization where your contributions will help shape the future of veterinary care, and your career will grow alongside a company that's redefining success in the industry. The opportunity to make an impact here is as limitless as our vision.

Mission is looking for a Student Recruiter to support the exciting growth in our student relationship program. This program offers summer job opportunities, externships, and preceptorships in our hospitals to veterinary students. You will provide and deliver support to our Talent Acquisition Manager of Student Recruiting and recruiting team, working side-by-side to build relationships with veterinary colleges, their students, faculty, and staff. This role will assist in the management of Mission's on-campus recruiting of students, from first through final year of veterinary college.

This role can be fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the Central or Eastern time zones to align with the assigned travel region. Candidates local to the Birmingham, AL area have the option to work hybrid from the home office.

Responsibilities:

• Connect and maintain relationships with university faculty and students to promote partnerships and career opportunities.
• Post and manage DVM job ads on campus career and resource centers.
• Conduct a preliminary review of student applicants for various programs and assist in final recommendations to Director of University Relations.
• Attend and support veterinary conference events and career fairs.
• Responsible for registering for all events and providing accurate marketing collateral/give-a-ways to promote all facets of the company.
• Manage candidate recruiting workflow and hiring manager expectations through the company's applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Maintain networking contacts for recruiting/sourcing future applicants.
• Respond to inquiries from veterinary students and prospective candidates relating to job qualifications and available opportunities.
• Assist with student payroll program.
• Promote Employee Referral Program.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Recruiting Manager.

Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate experience with various sourcing tools and recruiting technologies.
• Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Must be within 20 miles of a major airport.
• Great communication skills are a must, as you will interact with anyone from students and university faculty/staff, as well as doctors and hospital managers within our network of participating clinics.
• Experience in the veterinary industry is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel for on-campus recruiting events, as needed.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Professional experience utilizing an applicant tracking system.

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.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

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.

Valuable Perks

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 925+ 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.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

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.