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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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Fall Vet School Happenings: NAVLE and DVMRS Seminars

By Jeff Audette | November 10, 2025

As we pass the halfway point of fall semester, campus life for veterinary students is heating up. On October 15, the window opened for the first round of NAVLE testing dates. Fourth years are preparing for and taking the test that will open the door to their new career. What does this mean for the privately-owned practices? It…

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Don’t Lose Your Top Candidate at the Offer Stage

By Jeff Audette | October 24, 2025

In today’s competitive market, top veterinarians often have multiple offers. Here are five strategies to help you get from offer to signature: When presenting a verbal offer, lead with a conversation about what matters most to them – Before you can begin negotiations with a candidate, you must determine their priorities in this next…

Webinar on private vs corporate practice.

Join Us on August 13th, 2025, for our Webinar!

By Jeff Audette | July 23, 2025

DVMRS and Omni Practice Group will be hosting a webinar for Future and Current Veterinarians. The topics discussed will include the differences between Corporate and Private Practices, as well as Trends in the Veterinary Market. For those who are unable to attend the live viewing but are still registered will receive a recording once the…

New Webinars Offered for Veterinary Clients

By Jeff Audette | May 21, 2025

I’d like to tell you about a new service we will be offering soon to clients. We recently joined forces with an immigration lawyer to host a series of webinars for foreign veterinarians interested in coming to the United States to work. While the shortage of veterinarians in the U.S. continues to climb, veterinary…

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Hiring Trends During Economic Uncertainty

By Jeff Audette | May 15, 2025

Let’s face it – the market has been all over the place recently. With inflation on the rise, tariffs on the horizon, and the unpredictability of the stock market, business owners are dealing with uncertainty in every industry. How is this uncertainty affecting the labor market? I found these trends in a recent article: 2025…

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Non-Compete – Yes or No?

By Jeff Audette | April 9, 2025

We’re pleased to share an insightful perspective from Dr. Peter Bowie, DVM, on a timely and often debated topic in the veterinary field… Non-compete agreements. In his article, Dr. Bowie explores the implications of non-competes on workplace culture, innovation, and employee growth, while offering thoughtful alternatives that foster trust and long-term success. Whether you’re an…

Why we Visit Veterinary Schools

By Jeff Audette | March 25, 2025

Our DVM college liaison (shown above with University of Missouri’s SAVMA and VBMA Board) recently visited the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where he spoke with about 60 students about the benefits of joining privately owned clinics. Our company understands the importance of representing private practices on campus, as students are usually…

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Career Pathway Programs To Retain Veterinary Employees

By Jeff Audette | March 18, 2025

We know the demands placed on veterinarians every day in their practice, and they would not be able to function successfully without the credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) and veterinary assistants who work alongside them. These crucial members of their support team help distribute the work more evenly, enabling the clinic to operate more efficiently. However,…

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Mentorship: A Tool to Improve Job Satisfaction

By Jeff Audette | March 11, 2025

With job satisfaction on the decline, it is important to consider ways to improve the employee experience. It takes years of hard work and preparation to obtain a career in veterinary medicine- and studies are finding that so many workers are experiencing burnout or a decrease in well-being once they finally make it into a…

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Upcoming Campus Visits

By Jeff Audette | March 5, 2025

Our DVM college liaison and I continue to engage with veterinary students nationwide, introducing them to opportunities in private practice. Recently, we hosted a seminar at Ohio State University, where we had a stronger-than-expected turnout, with students from first through fourth year in attendance. Next week, we’ll be meeting with veterinary students at…