Specialty Veterinary Recruiter

Join a healthcare-focused specialty network that supports your growth while scaling high-impact recruiting across multiple clinics. The Specialty Veterinary Recruiter role is based onsite in Newport Beach, CA and reports to the Sr. Specialty Veterinary Recruiter, helping expand sourcing, outreach, and pipeline development across the Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN).

AOSN offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $90,000–$100,000 per year plus an annual incentive target. Your work will directly support hiring goals by identifying, engaging, and screening candidates at multiple experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates at every level, including residents in training, board-eligible associates, and diplomates through direct sourcing, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines by tracking outreach, follow-ups, and candidate status within the applicant tracking system.
• Support relationship expansion with veterinary schools, residency programs, and professional associations.
• Conduct initial screening calls and coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers.
• Partner with the Sr. Specialty Veterinary Recruiter to understand open roles, hiring priorities, and business objectives across AOSN clinics.
• Support Human Resources and Marketing in strengthening employer branding, candidate experience, and onboarding.
• Track pipeline activity and provide regular updates on sourcing progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data to support KPI reporting and process improvement.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable local, state, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Stay current on recruiting best practices and share recommendations with the Sr. Specialty Veterinary Recruiter.
• Take on other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or sourcing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent recruiting experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Healthcare recruiting experience is required; animal health experience is ideal, and recruiting in other complex, multi-site, or service-industry environments is welcome.
• Currently located in, or able to relocate to, Irvine, California.

Compensation & Benefits

• Vacation allowance, paid holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts, flexible spending accounts
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
• 401(k) plan, retirement readiness tools, advisor support, and rollover support
• Financial wellbeing counseling
• Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans
• Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and commuter benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity: AOSN is an equal opportunity employer. They consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.