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Have you recently graduated from veterinary school or have a graduation coming up? Wondering how to work your way around the competitive veterinary field to land your first – or dream – job? Here are some tips to keep in mind as you embark on that search:   Define your career goals – From the type…

We often make personal resolutions at the start of a new year, and some may apply this practice to their professional lives. This year, if you have resolved to create a more positive workplace culture, you’ll want to pay attention to the following tips:   Determine the mission of your practice – Do you have…

Veterinary practices across the country are looking for ways to keep their employees happy in an effort to keep them on staff, as there appears to be no end in sight to the shortage of veterinarians that has been plaguing the industry for years. The AVMA recently published an article about what some practices are doing to…

As we begin 2024, think about this: hundreds of new veterinarians will be graduating from their respective programs in the next few months, and many will spend their time not only getting ready for graduation, but preparing for their upcoming careers.   The time is now to act on hiring these upcoming graduates if you…

Fourth year veterinary students are in the final stretch. Many have already made plans for post-graduate work or research. For those of you still deciding which path to take, I’d like a moment to tell you why it could be beneficial to look at finding your first job as an associate in a private practice.…

Despite the ongoing national shortage of veterinarians, the number of veterinary practices has been on the rise in recent years, however, that could be changing. In part three of this series on the AVMA report, let’s take a closer look at the Market for Veterinary Services: Number of veterinary businesses – In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau…

It may be of no surprise that most veterinarians work in clinical practice. In the recent AVMA State of the Profession report, the authors noted that the majority of those doctors work treating companion animals. In part two of this series on the AVMA report, let’s take a closer look at the Market for Veterinarians: Veterinarian…

Recently, the AVMA released its State of the Profession report to give an inside look at what is trending in the veterinary industry, as well as what is causing some concern. The report focuses on three categories: the market for veterinary education, the market for veterinarians, and the market for veterinary services. In the next…

The phrase “What Your Recruiter is Missing” suggests that there might be gaps in the current recruitment process, especially if you’re working with a placement recruiter instead of a personalized recruiter. Here are some potential areas where your contingency recruiter might be falling short and why personalized recruitment could be beneficial.  (With the national shortage…

  Recruiting for veterinary positions during the holiday season can present challenges, but there are compelling reasons why you shouldn’t wait until after the holidays to initiate the process. Here are some key considerations:   1.  Availability of New Graduates: New graduates often take the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) around this time. Waiting…

In today’s job market, loyalty to a company is of less importance to workers than looking out for what’s in it for them. You might find that it’s a similar scenario in veterinary practices. So once a clinic owner hires an employee that is an asset to the practice, what can they do to keep…

Could the addition of veterinary colleges be the solution to ending the national shortage of veterinarians? That’s the hope, according to a recent article from the AVMA. There are currently 33 veterinary schools in the United States, and 11 new schools have been proposed in the past two years: The Ana G. Méndez University in…

The field of veterinary medicine is both diverse and vital, covering a wide range of species, from the tiniest rodents to the mightiest equines. However, one concerning issue that has been quietly creeping up in some areas is the shortage of large animal veterinarians. This shortage has far-reaching implications, particularly for the welfare and healthcare…

I’m a firm believer that job ads do not work, but if you believe you need to run an ad, here are some helpful tips. The key to having a successful job listing isn’t just where you place it – it’s what you’re including in it:   Specific title – Be sure to list the exact job title you are…

When you are interviewing candidates to fill an associate veterinarian position, what questions are you asking to determine whether the doctor is a good fit for your practice? My guess is you’re asking the standard questions about education, past experiences, goals, etc. But to really determine whether a candidate would be a good addition to…