Case Studies
Real Clinics. Real Challenges. Real Results.
Every clinic is different, but the challenges of veterinary recruiting are all too familiar: a tight candidate market, high turnover, and constant pressure to hire quickly without compromising fit.
At DVM Consulting & Recruiting, we specialize in helping privately owned clinics overcome these challenges. The case studies below highlight the results we’ve delivered using our Four-Month Engagement Model, Five-Facet Methodology™, and dedicated recruiting team.
Each story reflects real-world success and long-term retention, because we don’t just fill jobs. We build sustainable veterinary teams.
Whether you're considering our services or simply want to understand how our process works, these real-world examples show what’s possible when strategy meets experience.
Your hiring challenges aren’t unique. Our solutions are.
Montana – Finding the Right Fit for a Remote, Mixed-Animal Practice
Challenge: A mixed-animal rural practice in Montana had been looking for a veterinarian for over a year without success. The clinic faced limited applicant flow, geographic barriers, and a previous hire who left after only a few months.
Solution: We conducted a comprehensive market analysis and launched a focused search using our Five-Facet Methodology™. We positioned the role to attract candidates who valued autonomy, community impact, and a diverse caseload.
Result: We introduced a DVM who not only accepted the offer but relocated from out-of-state and has now been with the clinic for over two years. The owner reported increased client satisfaction and a reduction in stress across the team.
South Dakota – Replacing a Retiring Owner with a Growth-Minded Associate
Challenge: A long-time clinic owner in South Dakota was preparing to retire and wanted to bring on an associate who could eventually buy into the practice. The local market had few candidates, and prior searches hadn’t resulted in serious leads.
Solution: We used our Motivational Matching process to identify candidates open to ownership pathways and rural practice. Our team also guided the owner on how to position the opportunity to appeal to entrepreneurial DVMs.
Result: Within three months, the clinic hired a veterinarian who was not only clinically capable but aligned with the owner’s long-term vision. A buy-in agreement was initiated within the first year.
Utah – Urgent Hire for a Clinic with High Turnover
Challenge: A small animal clinic in Utah had experienced multiple failed hires and rising turnover. Morale was low, and the practice manager was overwhelmed. The clinic needed a veterinarian who could stabilize the team and rebuild trust.
Solution: We conducted a culture audit and implemented our Clinic Support Toolkit during the search. Our communication-focused candidate screening helped identify someone with strong team-building skills and emotional intelligence.
Result: A candidate was hired who integrated quickly, improved team cohesion, and has remained at the clinic for more than 18 months. The clinic has since expanded hours and added a second technician.
Utah - Finding the right Veterinarian in Salt Lake City
Background
A small animal practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, was running with two full-time veterinarians and needed a third to keep up with growing demand. After struggling to generate any response from their own job postings, the clinic turned to DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services in March 2025 for help.
The Challenge
The clinic’s first search with DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services produced promising candidates, but when their top choice declined an offer, they were left back at square one. After a short break from recruiting, they restarted the process in mid-August with the same urgent need: a General Practice Veterinarian.
“We desperately needed help, we just couldn’t do it on our own. Ads weren’t working, and we needed someone with reach.”
Why They Partnered with Us Again
Despite the initial setback, the clinic chose to return to DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services because of the depth of our network and proven process.
“Your ability to reach both local and national veterinarians gave us confidence. You connected us to far more candidates than we ever could have found on our own.”
The Recruiting Process
This time, the process moved quickly. Within just two weeks, our team introduced two strong candidates. Regular updates, check-ins, and candidate insights kept the clinic fully informed at every stage.
“The communication made a big difference. We always knew what was happening and felt supported throughout the search.”
Results & Impact
The clinic successfully hired a new veterinarian from this search.
The impact was immediate:
- Workload Relief: Balanced the caseload across the team.
- Stronger Patient Care: Allowed the clinic to maintain and expand hours of service.
- Peace of Mind: Freed the owner from the stress of trying to recruit alone.
Overall Experience
What this clinic values most is the ability to connect with real candidates, not just post ads and hope for responses.
“We had only used ads before, and they went nowhere. DVM Recruiting Services brought us real candidates, and we made a successful hire.”
If you’ve struggled to find veterinarians on your own, partnering with DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services is the solution.