Veterinary Recruiting Sourcing Specialist - Contract

Description: At Vets Pets, we aim to deliver top-notch veterinary care to families while prioritizing our employees. As a privately owned company based in North Carolina, we nurture the individuality of each practice under seasoned management and rigorous standards. Since our inception with two practices in 2007, we’ve expanded to over 35 locations across the state. Our hospitals, spread across urban and rural areas of North Carolina, boast uniqueness in size and services. We offer everything from general wellness to boarding to round-the-clock emergency and specialty care. Our hallmark is compassionate, cutting-edge veterinary services.. We are seeking a contract role to enhance our support team for our emergency and specialty service line. Position Summary The Contract Veterinary Recruiter / Sourcer is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and screening qualified veterinary professionals to support current and future hiring needs across our network of veterinary hospitals. While sourcing efforts will be focused primarily on ER, ICU and Specialty Services Veterinary Technicians, the recruiter may support additional positions based on organizational hiring needs. This role requires a proactive approach to recruiting, with an emphasis on identifying passive talent, developing candidate pipelines, and creating meaningful connections with veterinary professionals. You will partner closely with Human Resources and hiring leaders to understand staffing priorities and connect qualified candidates with opportunities throughout the organization. This position is initially offered as a -3 month 25-30 hours per week, with the potential for a contract extension or full-time employment offer based on performance, organizational needs, and mutual fit. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Utilizes a variety of sourcing techniques and platforms to identify qualified active and passive candidates, including LinkedIn, professional networks, veterinary-specific resources, job boards, referrals, social media, and other creative sourcing methods. Conducts proactive candidate searches to develop and maintain talent pipelines for current openings, anticipated vacancies, and difficult-to-fill positions. Develops targeted sourcing and outreach strategies based on position requirements, geographic market, candidate availability, and organizational hiring priorities. Engages prospective candidates through personalized outreach to introduce career opportunities, generate interest, and establish positive relationships with the organization. Conducts initial candidate screens to assess qualifications, experience, career interests, compensation expectations, geographic preferences, availability, and overall alignment with available opportunities. Presents qualified candidates to Human Resources and hiring leaders with relevant information regarding candidate experience, interests, and potential fit. Maintains consistent communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and initial screening process to provide a positive and professional candidate experience. Partners with Human Resources and hiring leaders to understand position requirements, hospital needs, organizational culture, and recruiting priorities. Maintains accurate and timely candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruiting tools, documenting sourcing activities, candidate interactions, status, and follow-up. Builds and maintains relationships with prospective candidates who may not be ready to make an immediate career move, creating pipelines for future opportunities. Tracks sourcing activity and recruiting outcomes, including candidate outreach, response rates, screens, qualified candidate submissions, and other relevant recruiting metrics. Evaluates the effectiveness of sourcing channels and strategies and makes recommendations to improve candidate engagement and recruiting results. Represents the organization professionally in all candi…

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