New association for veterinary recruiters is launched
The National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association offers resources for veterinary recruiters of varying experience levels through its membership
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The National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association (NVTAA) has officially launched. The recently established organization is dedicated to creating a community for veterinary recruitment professionals, providing them with resources to help them become partners in building “exceptional” veterinary teams.1
With the demand for jobs in veterinary medicine increasing by 124% between 2021 and 2024, the profession is expected to be the fastest-growing career of the year, according to the NVTAA.2 “With this significant expansion in mind, NVTAA is committed to providing the essential resources and support necessary to build strong, successful veterinary teams. The association is actively creating a dedicated space for talent acquisition professionals to learn, connect, and ultimately thrive in this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry,” wrote the organization in a news release.2
According to the NVTAA, the organization offers a platform designed to address the challenges of veterinary recruitment, with members having access to networking opportunities to connect with industry leaders and peers via online platforms and events. They also have access to a curated library of industry reports, templates, and best practices to improve recruitment strategies and make processes more efficient.
Additional benefits include2:
- Community and support where veterinary recruiters can share insights, collaborate on solutions to recruitment challenges and progress individual careers within the talent acquisition profession.
- Access to additional resources, workshops, and training programs designed for veterinary recruiters. These offerings are currently under development, according to the NVTAA.
"The landscape for hiring veterinarians and veterinary professionals can be daunting alone,” Pam Hale, DVM, MBA, JM, chief veterinary operating officer, said in an organizational release.2 “I have found over the years that working with a professional, industry-based recruiter is the optimum way to find the best candidates for filling roles. These experienced recruiting professionals can help key in on the prime candidate for the position to prevent wasted time on candidates not qualified or not seriously looking for a new role. It is well worth the investment to employ a veterinary recruiter as wasted time is wasted money. They will help find the 'right people for the right job'."
"Veterinary recruiting today requires sourcing techniques honed by professional recruiters who dedicate themselves full-time to the veterinary profession. It is well worth using their services to fill positions to find the best candidates in the shortest time,” Hale continued.2
The resources offered by the newly launched NVTAA are designed for veterinary recruiters from varying experience levels. Members can also connect with one another through the organization’s online chat and forum platform.1
References
- Connecting professionals within the veterinary recruitment industry. National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association. Accessed May 23, 2025. https://nvtaa.org/
- NVTAA has launched in hopes to revolutionize veterinary talent acquisition. News release. National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association. May 21, 2025.
