Veterinary Recruiting Services & Support Programs
At DVM Consulting & Recruiting Services, we understand that finding the right veterinarian is only the first step. Most recruiting firms stop once a contract is signed—we go further. We’ve developed a suite of value-added services designed to support privately owned veterinary practices in every phase of the employment lifecycle: attraction, selection, integration, development, and retention.
These services give clinics practical tools, tailored guidance, and real-world strategies to reduce turnover, strengthen culture, and improve long-term success. They’re designed to be used “on demand,” so when issues arise outside of recruiting, you already have the resources and support at hand.
Why Clinics Need More Than Just Recruiting
- Retention drives ROI. The cost of losing a veterinarian can exceed $250,000 when you add lost production, team disruption, and recruiting expenses. Our retention tools help you protect that investment.
- Culture shapes outcomes. Patients and clients thrive when the veterinary team is engaged, aligned, and supported. Our questionnaires, playbooks, and guides reveal gaps and give you actionable fixes.
- Leadership matters. Even the best facilities can’t offset poor communication or unresolved conflicts. Our leadership resources equip owners with practical, ready-to-use solutions.
- Reputation attracts talent. From exit interviews to clinic videos, our services help ensure veterinarians leave with a positive impression — and arrive excited to join.
How We Assist Beyond Recruiting
We don’t just place veterinarians; we equip clinics to keep them. Our value-added services include practical, ready-to-implement tools, whether it’s a questionnaire you can use tomorrow, a guidebook with scripts for difficult conversations, or a mentorship framework to launch with your new graduate hire.
- Clinic Leadership & Management Toolkit: Frameworks, scripts, and templates that help owners improve communication, set expectations, and lead effectively.
- Retention & Engagement Programs: Structured onboarding plans, first-year success maps, and stay interview templates to build loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Mentorship & Onboarding Kits: Step-by-step resources that guide new graduates through their transition into private practice with confidence.
- Clinic Culture Assessment Tools: Anonymous surveys that reveal how staff truly experience leadership and culture — essential for reducing burnout and turnover.
- Externship Program Development: Custom externship programs that connect your clinic with veterinary students and build a pipeline of future associates.
- Interview Training & Candidate Engagement Tools: Practical training for your team on how to run effective interviews, create positive candidate experiences, and reduce ghosting.
- Owner Coaching: How to Sell Your Clinic: We help clinic owners position their opportunity in a compelling way so veterinarians choose you over corporate competitors.
- Interview Questions & Evaluation Toolkits: Compliant, insightful, and standardized interview resources to ensure fair, consistent, and effective hiring decisions.
- And More…: From conflict resolution guides to custom onboarding tools, our services grow as your practice grows.
Why This Sets Us Apart
No other veterinary recruiting firm we know of offers this level of ongoing support. We built these resources because our mission isn’t just to fill positions—it’s to help privately owned practices thrive long term. By equipping you with strategies beyond the initial hire, we reduce the risk of costly turnover, strengthen your team, and give you a competitive edge in a market where talent is scarce.