Student Recruiter

Job Description

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) are shaping the future of veterinary medicine as one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of animal hospitals in the United States. Backed by an elite private equity team. SVP + MVP are driven by a bold vision: to elevate the standard of care for companion animals while empowering veterinary teams with unmatched resources and support.

With over 800 hospitals nationwide and an extraordinary growth rate of five to ten acquisitions every month, we’re not just growing, we’re leading the industry. This rapid expansion is fueled by our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of veterinarians, team members, pets and their families.

Our team’s unwavering dedication has fueled this incredible success, with SVP + MVP now employing more than 20,000 team members across the country. This growth has earned us widespread recognition, including being named #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we’ve been honored on the Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" for five consecutive years (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham for four years (2017-2021). In 2024, we were proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, and Young Professionals.

Joining SVP + MVP means stepping into a thriving organization where your contributions will help shape the future of veterinary care, and your career will grow alongside a company that’s redefining success in the industry. The opportunity to make an impact here is as limitless as our vision.

 

Southern Veterinary Partners is looking for a Student Recruiter to support the exciting growth in our student relationship program. This program offers summer job opportunities, externships, and preceptorships in our hospitals to veterinary students. You will provide and deliver support to our Talent Acquisition Manager of Student Recruiting and recruiting team, working side-by-side to build relationships with veterinary colleges, their students, faculty and staff. This role will assist in the management of SVP’s on-campus recruiting of students, from first through final year of veterinary college. 

Requirements:

  • Ability to demonstrate experience with various sourcing tools and recruiting technologies.
  • Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time.
  • Must be within 20 miles of a major airport.
  • Great communication skills are a must, as you will interact with anyone from students and university faculty/staff, as well as doctors and hospital managers within our network of participating clinics.
  • Experience in the veterinary industry is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to travel for on-campus recruiting events, as needed.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Professional experience utilizing an applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities:

  • Connect and maintain relationships with university faculty and students to promote partnerships and career opportunities.
  • Post and manage DVM job adds on campus career and resource centers.
  • Conduct a preliminary review of student applicants for various programs and assist in final recommendations to Director of University Relations. 
  • Attend and support veterinary conference events and career fairs.
  • Responsible for registering for all events and providing accurate marketing collateral/give-a-ways to promote all facets of the company. 
  • Manage candidate recruiting workflow and hiring manager expectations through the company’s ATS.
  • Maintain networking contacts for recruiting/sourcing future applicants.
  • Respond to inquiries from veterinary students and prospective candidates relating to job qualifications and available opportunities.
  • Assist with student payroll program.
  • Promote Employee Referral Program.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by Recruiting Manager.
Work with an organization recognized as #1 in Healthcare by Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024. 
  • Online discount platform
  • Collaborative team of people who live out our WAG values (work together, amaze, grow) 
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental + vision insurance
  • 401K with a company match 
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and telemedicine
  • Upward mobility and growth opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays
  • Discounted veterinary care for your four-legged family members