Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Petfolk as a Veterinary Talent Acquisition Specialist and play a key role in our mission to transform pet care. You will be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires. You will collaborate with various departments, mentor team members, and champion Petfolk's culture. This role requires a strong medical background in veterinary medicine, proven experience in veterinary hospital operational management, and demonstrated success in recruiting veterinary professionals. Success in this position demands a proactive mindset, creative execution, and strong project management skills. You will contribute significantly to Petfolk's rapid growth and help build a best-in-class hiring experience.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Operations
• Must have strong clinical experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
• Must have established experience in Veterinary hospital operational management
• Demonstrated ability to recruit veterinary professionals and manage all parts of the full recruitment cycle or willingness to learn
• Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies, channels, and processes within the Veterinary ecosystem or life-sciences
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• The proven ability to take initiative, think on your feet, and quickly make well-thought-out decisions
• Must reside in EST or CST time zone

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting process - including reviewing applications, screening candidates, and proactive sourcing to build pipeline for future talent needs across multiple roles simultaneously
• Build trusting relationships with hiring managers to assess their talent requirements and advise on approach, strategy and market nuances in order to facilitate a best-in-class hiring experience
• Amplify the Petfolk culture and our mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care to inspire a diverse pool of talent
• Facilitate outstanding and memorable experiences throughout the hiring process representative of our internal brand
• Research marketplace, creatively source, engage top talent and build a pipeline of candidates through online channels
• Manage candidates throughout the hiring process (from initial contact, offer acceptance, to onboarding)
• Ensure all candidates have a positive experience throughout their hiring process including timely feedback, consistent communication, and interviewer preparedness
• Always looking for ways to utilize technology to its fullest extent and focusing on efficiencies / areas of improvement
• Maintain accurate information in the ATS (Workable)
• Proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships; an ability to identify and galvanize a complex web of relationships and dependencies to holistically solve problems and seize opportunities
• Promote employer branding initiatives (job postings on social media, hosting or participating in career events and meetups, etc), and manage long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and running conference booths
• Creative mindset towards recruiting strategies and events