[Remote] Senior Veterinary Recruiting Partner

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thrive Pet Healthcare is a company focused on veterinary care, seeking a Senior Veterinary Recruiting Partner to lead recruitment efforts for Veterinary Medical Directors and other veterinarian roles. This position involves full-cycle recruitment, building relationships with veterinary professionals, and driving hiring strategies to attract top talent across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Medical Director searches, collaborating closely with Operations and Medical leadership teams
• Serve as SME (subject matter expert) and resource for peers & participate in recruitment knowledge sharing best practices – leading by example
• Build and maintain relationships with veterinary professionals to create a proactive talent pipeline
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, selection criteria, and interview strategies
• Maintain current information on the hospitals supported to have the ability to focus on quality hires, with the goal of hiring the right person in the right opportunity
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication and personalized engagement
• Use data and market insights to inform hiring strategies and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Manage the recruiting process to succeed with hiring goals through effective resource management, including efficient use of the ATS and CRM. Strong negotiation skills
• Manage, support, and promote full cycle recruiting roles on a regular basis, opening and managing requisitions, posting, and the candidate workflow
• Track and report on recruiting activities / metrics, and meet or exceed regular hiring targets
• Nurture network and develop referrals from potential, internal, and recent hires
• Represent the organization at virtual and in-person veterinary events as needed
• Be a Thrive ambassador and lead generator at various events
• Lead or collaborate on special projects to support team and organizational goals
• Recruiter back-up for team’s PTO

Skills

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within healthcare, veterinary, or medical sectors
• Proven success recruiting for senior-level clinical or leadership roles
• Experience partnering with senior field leaders (e.g., Regional Operations Directors, VPOs)
• Strong sourcing skills with the ability to engage passive candidates
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to conduct structured intake calls, manage multiple requisitions, and adjust quickly to shifting priorities
• Must be able to support hiring managers and candidates across multiple time zones
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% to support hospital visits, leadership meetings, recruiting events, and team collaboration

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