The only thing more important than hiring for employers is retention, including those within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. I have often referred to hiring and retention as “two sides of the same coin.” That is because they are interrelated to...
I have been an executive recruiter and search consultant for more than 25 years, and if there is one thing I know, it is that many people are afraid of change. And even if they are not afraid of it, they sometimes go out of their way to avoid it. And in many cases,...
Hiring is a tough business these days, and that includes within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. In fact, it’s especially the case within the Veterinary profession, specifically in terms of hiring veterinarians. That’s because, as has been well...
Yes, we are currently in the midst of a candidates’ job market in the Veterinary profession. And yes, that means candidates (especially top candidates) have the majority of leverage in hiring situations. However, that does not mean you don’t have to “put your best...
The time between when a candidate accepts an offer of employment and when they officially start work is arguably the most important time period in the lifecycle of an employee. The reason: that is when they are most at risk to accept an offer from another employer,...
There are many different factors that are involved in enjoying a successful job interview. Some of these factors involve tangible steps—i.e., researching the organization, reviewing the job description, etc.—while others are more intangible in nature. However, just...
Many questions have arisen during the past few years regarding the shortage of veterinarians within the profession, questions such as: What is causing the shortage? How bad will the shortage get? What can we do to combat the shortage? What effect is it having on the...
The interview is one of the most important stages in the recruiting and hiring process. That’s true regardless of the industry in which you work. It’s a prime opportunity for the interviewer (or interviewers) to assess your qualifications, skills, and personality. In...
Yes, job seekers and candidates have the majority of the leverage in hiring situations, and that includes within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary impression. And yes, that is especially the case within the Veterinary profession, specifically in regards to...
In the current job market, it’s difficult to attract candidates and convince them to enter your organization’s recruiting and hiring process. Conversely, it’s easy to lose them during the process and watch them drop out of it or disappear altogether for one reason or...
Hiring successfully is perhaps more difficult now than at any time in the history of the United States job market. With the National Unemployment Rate recently at a 53-year low, there is certainly evidence to support such a claim. And hiring is even more difficult in...
It seems as though there’s a new trend in the employment marketplace every time you turn around. First, there was “quiet quitting.” Now there’s “quick quitting.” Successfully hiring qualified candidates and retaining employees is difficult enough without new trends...
You may or may not know who Kevin Bacon is. For those of you who don’t know, Kevin Bacon is an actor and has been one for decades. You might say that he’s been a prolific actor, having starred in quite a few movies, television shows, and series over the years. In...
In case you haven’t heard yet, non-compete clauses could be a thing of the past in a little more than a month’s time. And if that’s the case, then it could have an impact on employers, including those in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. How did...
At this point, you might be wondering what “THIS” is. Perhaps it is talent. Maybe it is education. Experience, anyone? There is no doubt that all of these things play a role in a person’s Animal Health or Veterinary career. However, there is something else that is...
In a recent blog post, we explored the topic of how to prevent veterinarian burnout in 2023 so that you can retain more employees. Stress and burnout are prevalent in the Veterinary profession, and as a result, it’s one of the top issues facing hiring managers....
One could say that stress levels within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession are at an all-time high, especially in the latter. Long hours, unruly customers (pet owners), financial concerns, and mergers and acquisitions represent just a handful of the...
The hiring and retention of veterinarians was one of the top priorities of Veterinary employers in 2022. And as we enter a new year, it should once again be a top priority of employers in 2023—if not the number-one priority. It’s been well documented that there is a...
Much has been written about building a great company culture during the past several years, including within the Veterinary profession. That’s because company culture has become more important, especially in light of an ongoing talent shortage and the tremendous...
This past year was a tough one in terms of recruiting and hiring in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession, and that was especially the case within the latter, as the veterinarian shortage continued to serve as a major obstacle for employers. Now that...