Job Description
At Modern Animal, we’re on a mission to build the future of veterinary care, together. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We believe in Staying Curious—continuously learning about the veterinary profession, our doctors, and how to build meaningful relationships that elevate the quality of care.
As a Senior Doctor Recruiter, you’ll Set Your Own Bar by identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional veterinarians who align with Modern Animal’s medical standards and long-term vision. You will play a direct role in strengthening our doctor community and ensuring we continue to build teams capable of delivering outstanding medical quality and member experience.
You’ll Do the Right Thing by acting as a trusted partner to candidates, hiring leaders, and teammates, operating with integrity and transparency in every interaction. Through thoughtful outreach and relationship-building, you’ll Communicate with Care, representing Modern Animal authentically and building trust within the veterinary community.
And when faced with the challenges of hiring in a competitive market, you’ll Get Sh*t Done—taking ownership of pipeline generation, proactively engaging passive candidates, and delivering hiring outcomes that directly support Modern Animal’s growth and future.
If you’re excited to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of veterinary care, we’d love to meet you.
What we’re looking for:
- A relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with people and building trust over time
- A strong communicator who can craft compelling outreach and messaging that engages passive candidates
- A strategic thinker who can analyze pipeline health and develop creative sourcing approaches
- A self-starter who takes ownership and delivers results in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
- A resilient and persistent recruiter who is motivated by achieving meaningful hiring outcomes
What you’ll be working on:
Doctor Recruiting & Candidate Experience
- Lead full-cycle recruiting from initial outreach through offer close
- Run structured interview processes and drive strong hiring decisions
- Deliver against hiring goals and timelines
- Own candidate experience from first interaction through onboarding
Pipeline Generation & Talent Sourcing
- Personally source and engage passive veterinary candidates using creative and persistent outreach
- Craft thoughtful, personalized outreach that communicates Modern Animal’s value proposition
- Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned to current and future hiring needs
- Map veterinary markets and develop deep understanding of local talent pools
- Increase pipeline health through sourcing, networking, referrals, and events
Market Partnership & Relationship Building
- Partner closely with Regional Medical Directors and Operations leaders
- Build relationships with doctors, clinic leaders, and regional partners
- Attend conferences, CE events, and industry gatherings
- Help ensure every hire strengthens Modern Animal’s doctor community and culture
Talent Strategy, Employer Brand & Market Insights
- Track and manage funnel health and conversion across hiring stages
- Share market insights and competitive intelligence with leadership
- Continuously refine outreach messaging and recruiting materials
- Represent Modern Animal within the veterinary community
- Partner with Talent, Marketing, and Medical leadership to strengthen employer brand
Why you’d be a great fit:
- 3+ years of recruiting and/or sourcing experience
- Proven success sourcing and hiring passive candidates
- Experience owning hiring outcomes end-to-end
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Highly proactive and self-directed
Preferred:
- Healthcare, veterinary, or relationship-driven recruiting experience
- Startup or high-growth environment experience
- Experience recruiting across multiple markets
- Experience partnering with senior operational leaders
What you can expect from us:
- Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage
- Access to behavioral and mental health services
- 401k savings plan with company match
- Flexible time off & paid parental leave
- Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets
- A collaborative team building the future of veterinary care, together
Role Requirements:
This is a hybrid role based out of Los Angelesor in a priority Modern Animal market. The job of Senior Doctor Recruiter (DVM) at Modern Animal will require regular travel (15%-25%), including clinic visits, industry events and conferences. A requirement of this role is the ability to build relationships in-person within the veterinary community.
The pay range for this position is $93,000-$119,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
