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Discover Our Opinions About Recruitment

Recruitment within the veterinary industry poses a number of unique challenges. New data shows there simply aren’t enough veterinarians to fill the positions available in practice or to serve the number of clients who want care for their animals. With many practitioners seeking to retire in coming years, and shifts in the supply-and-demand ratios of talent, a serious nationwide hiring crunch has resulted.

Further, many veterinary practices have not changed their staffing procedures, making it difficult to keep up and address these shifts in demand. This gap constitutes a serious risk to public safety, not only to pets and their owners, but the population at large. This is despite the continued need in the market for, and desirability of practicing veterinary medicine.

DVM Recruiting Services is intimately acquainted with these challenges. Our experts will help you navigate this shifting talent landscape, and tailor our veterinarian sourcing based on your practice’s unique needs. Whether you’re looking to retire and potentially sell your practice, or if you’re looking to staff up to increase efficiency and address growing demand, we guarantee that we’ll find a match. Contact us to learn more about how DVM can help.

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Current Demographics of Veterinary Professional in the US

The veterinary profession in the U.S. has seen notable demographic shifts, reflecting broader societal changes. Historically male-dominated, the field now features a significant increase in female veterinarians, who represent the majority of recent graduates and practicing professionals, according to recent data, and there are some other changes to note.   Key Demographic Breakdown:    Gender: 62.9% of…
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Veterinarian Salary Statistics in the United States

Current veterinarian salaries in the United States reflect the specialized nature of the field and the regional differences in cost of living and demand for services. Recent data highlights this year’s earning potential for veterinarians across the country, showcasing variations based on experience, location, and role.   Veterinary Salary Ranges: Salaries for veterinarians generally fall within the following…
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What Clinic Owners Can Do To Improve Offer Acceptance Rates

Last week, I discussed why candidates may be turning down job offers. To recap, there could be various reasons, ranging from culturally ill-suited matches to unappealing compensation packages or even slow hiring processes. However, by addressing these key areas, clinic owners can significantly increase their offer acceptance rates. Here are some ways to do that:…
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 DVM Consulting Meets with Ross University and Virginia-Maryland Vet School Students

In recent weeks, our DVM Consulting College Liaison visited with students at two veterinary colleges: Ross Veterinary School in St. Kitts & Nevis and Virginia Maryland Veterinary School in Blacksburg, Virginia. I’d like to share the highlights of those visits, and why it could be a game changer for your practice.   At Ross, there were…
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A Letter from Dr. Parker: Practice Fees in the “Goldilocks” Zone

A veterinarian consultant friend recently reached out to me with advice on how private practices can compete with corporations to recruit doctors, and I’d like to share it with you. Please take a moment to read this message from Dr. Joel Parker of Parker Business Systems.   Routinely I run across DVM private practice owners…
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Tax Break for Veterinary Care

Pet parents may soon be able to use their health spending account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to pay their veterinary bills.   That’s because a recently proposed federal law would allow Americans with tax-advantaged savings accounts to use those plans to cover veterinary fees and pet insurance, according to a recent article.   The bipartisan…
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Veterinarian Dr. Bowie on High Efficiency Hospitals

A veterinarian friend recently shared insight on how clinics become high efficiency hospitals and how by reaching that status, a practice becomes more desirable to doctors looking for work. Please take a moment to read this message from Dr. Peter Bowie:   A veterinary hospital in hiring mode must stand out from the competition in…
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Corporate vs. Privately Owned Veterinary Clinics

When looking to apply to veterinary positions, it can be daunting seeing all the big corporate names splattered across the job listings. How do you know if it is better to apply to these corporations, or if you should instead seek out smaller, locally owned vet clinics?   Here are my thoughts: Corporations have a…
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Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine – Student Meeting

We are excited about a new initiative we have kicked off on behalf of our private practice clients. We spoke with students at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine on August 29th. I’d like to share the highlights of that visit, and why it could be a game changer for your practice.   In an open…
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Burnout Among Veterinarians

Burnout in the veterinary profession is alarmingly high. Just take a look at these numbers cited in a recent AVMA article: Nearly 82% of veterinarians report low to medium burnout  61% experience high levels of exhaustion, significantly higher than the 32% reported by the general population  17.3% of veterinarians up to 34 years of age experience…
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