Director of Talent Acquisition

Director Of Talent Acquisition

Mission Pet Health is seeking an exceptionally analytical, data-forward Director of Talent Acquisition to lead a high-performing team of 18 recruiting professionals. This leader will design and drive end-to-end talent acquisition strategies that attract, source, and hire top-tier veterinary and operational talent across our growing network of pet health clinics.

The Director will own the full recruiting funnel—from top-of-funnel sourcing through submittal and offer accepted—and will be accountable for hitting specific submittal and start goals for veterinarians. Leveraging deep funnel analytics, this individual will diagnose performance gaps at every stage, develop targeted interventions, and translate data into actionable strategy. Equal parts strategist and operator, the Director will partner closely with senior leadership to align talent acquisition priorities with Mission Pet Health's growth objectives and serve as the organization's internal expert on market intelligence, workforce planning, and recruiting best practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Organizational Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 18 recruiting professionals across sourcing, coordination, and senior recruiting functions, fostering a high-performance, data-driven culture
• Set clear performance expectations and OKRs; hold the team accountable to submittal, offer, and start goals, with particular focus on veterinarian hiring targets
• Develop and manage the Talent Acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and maximum return on recruiting investment
• Build career growth paths and succession plans within the TA team to retain top recruiting talent

Analytics, Funnel Diagnostics & Data-Driven Strategy

• Own the full recruiting funnel—from applicant volume through screen, submittal, and offer—maintaining rigorous visibility into conversion rates at every stage
• Apply a highly analytical lens to funnel performance: proactively identify where conversion rates are breaking down, determine root causes, and design targeted solutions to close gaps
• Build and maintain recruiting dashboards and KPI reports that provide senior leadership with real-time insight into pipeline health, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance trends
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for executive and operational stakeholders; make evidence-based recommendations on strategy and resource allocation
• Utilize predictive modeling and historical trends to anticipate hiring demand and pipeline capacity needs before shortfalls occur

Veterinarian & Critical-Role Hiring

• Own and drive submittal and start goals for veterinarians across the Mission Pet Health clinic network; this is a primary accountability of the role
• Develop deep market knowledge of the veterinary talent landscape, including compensation benchmarks, candidate availability, competitive positioning, and emerging sourcing channels
• Design and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies (veterinary schools, professional associations, passive outreach, referral programs) to build and sustain a robust veterinarian pipeline
• Build relationships with veterinary professional associations, academic programs, and candidate communities to strengthen Mission Pet Health's employer brand within the profession

Strategic Partnership & Executive Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert to the CHRO and senior leadership team on talent market conditions, workforce planning, and recruiting effectiveness
• Partner with operations, finance, and clinical leadership to develop and execute workforce plans that anticipate hiring needs aligned to clinic expansion and growth targets
• Present insights, strategy, and performance results to executive leadership with clarity and confidence; influence talent decisions through data-backed recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Compensation, and Marketing to ensure a cohesive, compelling candidate experience and employer brand

Recruiting Programs, Process & Innovation

• Develop and implement multi-dimensional recruiting strategies and programs that improve quality-of-hire, reduce time-to-fill, and scale with organizational growth
• Act as the internal SME on recruiting technology, ATS optimization (Avature preferred), and process automation to drive efficiency across the TA function
• Build repeatable, programmatic solutions to high-volume recruiting challenges; standardize workflows while preserving flexibility for specialized hiring needs
• Lead initiatives to drive candidate flow for targeted positions, positioning Mission Pet Health as an employer of choice in the veterinary and pet health industry
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices across all aspects of sourcing, assessment, and selection
• Lead innovative experiments—A/B testing sourcing channels, interview processes, and candidate engagement approaches—that measurably improve recruiting outcomes
• Ensure all talent acquisition activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and Mission Pet Health's internal policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is a plus

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-site, high-growth environment
• 5+ years of talent acquisition leadership experience, including direct management of recruiting teams (experience managing teams of 15+ strongly preferred)
• 5+ years building and managing recruiting programs and pipelines, ideally encompassing both professional and specialized healthcare or veterinary roles
• Demonstrated experience leading a team to and through specific hire count, submittal, or start-date targets in a metrics-driven environment
• Proven track record of designing and scaling data-driven recruiting strategies from concept through execution
• Extensive experience with ATS platforms; Avature experience strongly preferred
• Up to 25% travel may be required based on business needs

Competencies & Skills

• Highly analytical: fluent in recruiting metrics, funnel analysis, and data storytelling; ability to independently diagnose performance gaps and prescribe solutions using data
• Deep expertise in full-funnel recruiting strategy—top-of-funnel sourcing, candidate assessment, offer management, and start-date execution
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing C-suite and senior operational leaders
• Strong strategic thinking balanced with operational rigor; able to set vision and direction while remaining hands-on in execution
• Expertise in healthcare, veterinary, or specialty professional recruiting is a significant differentiator
• Proficiency in workforce planning, capacity modeling, and compensation benchmarking
• Collaborative leadership style with a demonstrated ability to build trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups

The Mission Pet Health Way — Our Core Values

At Mission Pet Health, we deliver on our mission by living our core values in everything we do. Every member of the team—including our leaders—is expected to model these values daily.

WORK TOGETHER - We are a part of something greater.We are a community; we work as a team; we are better together.

AMAZE - We create #AMAZING moments.Exceed expectations; deliver personalized care; embrace a "YES" mentality.

GROW - We are always seeking ways to improve.Grow our hospitals; serve more pets; enhance team capabilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The teammate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role may require moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing 20 pounds or less without assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the teammate for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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