📰 Weekly News & Trends - 15 December 2023

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This Week | How to overcome common pitfalls in the recruitment process that can inadvertently turn away high-caliber veterinary professionals, plus tips for the first month as a new graduate vet, and, are practices seeing a new normal or a return to the old normal? Also, browse through this week's leading jobs curated just for you, and then further down, you can discover more Trends, News, and Memes like Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas Eve flight, Marijuana is among the 2023 Top 10 pet toxins, and a new employment hub launches to counter ‘terrible’ workplace support.

🩺 Job Of The Week

Veterinarian - Exotic Wildlife

Dallas-Forth Worth TX USA - In-Sync Exotics in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area is looking for a full-time Veterinarian with zoological experience. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing neglected, abused, and unwanted exotic felines, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, and more. Join our warm, welcoming, talented, and highly collaborative team, advance your veterinary career, and refine your skills with us.

📰 Your Hand-picked Veterinary News

⚠️ Veterinary Recruitment: Succeed in 2024 by Avoiding These Mistakes

In the competitive realm of veterinary recruitment, common pitfalls in your recruitment process can inadvertently turn away the high-caliber veterinary professionals you seek. Understanding and avoiding these recruitment mistakes is crucial in today’s veterinary landscape.

From enhancing your employer branding to streamlining the application process and fostering an inclusive work environment, each element plays a significant role in building a robust team. With help from practice owners, managers, and senior talent acquisition specialists from our community, we dissect these critical areas, providing practical solutions that will not only refine your recruitment strategy but also position your practice as a desirable destination for top veterinary talent…

🔍 Are practices seeing a new normal or a return to the old normal?

There seems to be a little bit of both going on right now. Prior to the pandemic, average annual revenue growth in companion animal practices was about 4%-8%, depending on the study, along with small declines in visit numbers. According to Vetsource, revenue growth over the last year has been 6.2%, with visits declining by 1.8%. This is the new normal; practices are still busy, and this is exacerbated by the ongoing struggle with staffing issues. This is definitely a “new normal” issue...

🌟 Great Candidate Experiences Do Not End When They Accept Your Job Offer

The experience that you provide for candidates during the hiring process could mean the difference between making your next great hire or “going back to the drawing board.

🐾 Tips for your first month as a new graduate vet

Your first real day as a vet, stepping through the doors of your practice for the first time feels like it’s never going to come. But when it does, it’s exciting, its terrifying, it’s surreal, and it’s overwhelming – all in one. Explore these insider tips to keep you focused and succeeding...

At ElleVet, our goal is to use science to create the best possible CBD + CBDA product for pets and to create standards around using cannabinoids for animals. In 2016, we partnered with ​Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in a clinical trial to gather scientific data, better understand our product, determine accurate dosing, and find out if cannabinoid treatments are truly effective.

Remote Any State USA - VetInsight is a TeleAdvice platform allowing Pet Parents to connect with Veterinarians. Thrive on the opportunity to educate Pet Parents and help them find in-person care in times of need. You will help Pet Parents with accurate, timely advice, from answering simple questions to assisting them with finding pet emergency care. Leverage your medical knowledge, experience, and expertise to deliver relevant, high-quality veterinary care.

Veterinarian

San Francisco CA USA - Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinarian seeking a fulfilling career in a non-corporate, family-owned practice? Look no further! We are a reputable small animal clinic located in the beautiful Sunset District of San Francisco, serving our community for over 60 years with a legacy of exceptional veterinary care and customer service. Join our warm, welcoming, talented, and highly supportive veterinary team.

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Bloomington IL USA - We are a highly motivated team of animal health enthusiasts. Our team focuses on the health of our client's pets and our clients' educational needs. This is an opportunity to join a team of highly trained individuals and offer the best possible veterinary care to our loving clients and patients. We also offer educational advancement for personal areas of interest. Let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine every day.

Veterinarian

Rochester NY USA - We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of a collaborative team, practice high-quality medicine, and who can deliver excellent veterinary care. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Veterinarian with at least 1-year in practice who can provide the surgical and general practice skills we are looking for. We are also open to mentoring new graduates with guidance and support from our talented team.

Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon

New York City NY USA - Working with us, you will have the opportunity to help animals in a way that drew you to the veterinary field in the first place. Given the expanse and nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases in a high-paced, exciting and professional environment. The variety and volume of our patient caseload offers you the opportunity to work in a medically progressive veterinary practice.

Economic euthanasia of pets is on the rise nationally, especially in income-challenged communities. Imagine if you could help these families access resources that might save their pets’ lives.

Sydney NSW Australia - Australia's Largest Dog & Cat store is looking for a Head Veterinarian to join the family in Sydney! We're offering work-life balance and a stress-free role where you can still use your skills and apply your love for pets - without the anxiety and with flexibility. As a family-owned and run business, we want you to lead the charge at PetO Vet! We pride ourselves on our passion for pets and giving them the best life we possibly can.

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Central Coast NSW Australia - Join us in providing veterinary care focusing on the fear-free treatment of all animals, and in an ideal lifestyle location. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive team culture offering flexibility, a supportive learning environment and work-life balance across the entire veterinary team. Our appreciative client base is highly compliant and prepared to invest wisely in the well-being of their pets.

Veterinarian

Port Macquarie NSW Australia - Come live and work in the best part of Australia for a practice that cares for our staff equally as well as our clients. We are a progressive, busy practice that is fully equipped to work to the highest level but still focuses on staff health as our priority. We aim for a quality of life enjoyed by our team so that we can offer great veterinary care service to our clients and patients, and all in an ideal lifestyle environment.

Small Animal Veterinarian

Murgon QLD Australia - We are looking to welcome a like-minded Small Animal Veterinarian to join our team and enjoy an interesting and diverse case mix in a community that genuinely values and appreciates your skills. We have built a sound practice by providing friendly, affordable and compassionate veterinary care in our well-resourced practice. Join us in striving for clinical excellence in a fun and supportive environment.

Companion Animal Veterinarian

Auckland NZ - Are you seeking a flexible role within a leading independent companion animal group at our latest new practice? We pride ourselves on fitting our roles to each individual team member and then helping you excel in the next stage of your career! We focus on providing a highly collaborative environment that provides best-practice patient care. We are equally committed to work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.

NEW - One-to-One Outreach by Veterinary Jobs Marketplace

Every Job Campaign - Classic, Double Stack, and Triple Stack - now includes One-to-One Outreach conducted by our Community Team, all experienced veterinary professionals. We use a little AI/Machine Learning magic to create a One-to-One Outreach Job Profile, identify a pool of matching potential candidates from our Candidate Relationship Management System, and then reach out to them individually, One-to-One…all this at no additional cost - still from only USD$220…

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Looking for a new career experience? Animal Doctors International is looking for enthusiastic and adventurous Veterinarians! We are looking for a dynamic veterinarian to join our growing international team here in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam. We are a 100% companion animal veterinary practice seeing small animals from all over the world. Be a part of our vision and help build the future of veterinary services!

Veterinary Surgeon

Greater London UK - Grow your veterinary career with collaboration, education and mentoring. We are a friendly, well-established practice in North London. We have a long history of providing exceptional patient/client care to our local community, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join us in our journey. We are a three-vet practice supported by a qualified nurse, two patient care assistants and a dedicated reception team.

Veterinary Surgeon

Greater London UK - We are a small animal practice based in the leafy suburb of Wimbledon and are looking for two enthusiastic and professional Veterinary Surgeons to join our team! Enjoy the opportunity to work with a practice owner who has clinical freedom and the autonomy to do things his or her own way. A practice where you can thrive and continue to develop your career and let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine.

Veterinary Surgeon

Greater London UK - Would you like to be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and caring veterinary team in the heart of London? We are a small animal practice which has expanded rapidly in recent years and are now looking for an experienced Vet to join our friendly team. With a couple of years of experience under your belt, you know what matters in your veterinarian career - a sense of teamwork, support and a chance to take your career to the next level.

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Greater Manchester UK - We currently have an exciting position open and are looking to hire a small animal Veterinary Surgeon. Here at Luc Van Dijck's, trust and communication are at the heart of our team, and you will experience genuine clinical freedom in a highly collaborative environment. Enjoy full case responsibility with expert guidance to ensure continuity of care and the opportunity to build on an already established client base.

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EDINBURGH - SCOTLAND - UK > Locum vet with a passion for feline and dentistry - 7 years small animal experience in a mix of OOH and 1st opinion jobs. Comfortable with all routine medicine, surgery pretty good with imaging and love dentistry. Happy with short or long jobs, willing to travel especially for blocks of bookings. Willing to do out of hours or gp work...

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BASINGSTOKE - HAMPSHIRE - UK > We have been caring for the pets of Basingstoke and Tadley for nearly 70 years, giving us strong traditional values within a modern and forward-thinking practice. Our Veterinary team aims to provide the best possible treatment for all pets in a pleasant, friendly, and helpful environment. We offer great support to...

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