Clinical Recruiter at GoodVets

Chicago, IL

GoodVets is a rapidly scaling network of innovative animal hospitals and a leader in DeNovo hospital development. We build modern hospitals from the ground up, creating environments where high-quality clinical care and strong operational performance go hand in hand. Backed by General Atlantic and SkyKnight Capital, we are expanding quickly across the U.S. and building the next generation of veterinary care.

Reporting to the VP of Recruiting, the Clinical Recruiter will be a team player who can build strong talent pipelines while representing the GoodVets brand. We are scaling at an incredible pace and are just getting started. This individual will help shape how we attract, select, and retain top clinical talent in a high-volume environment.

This position is a temporary contract role with the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position based on performance and business needs. The anticipated contract period is 3–6 months, with the goal of transitioning the successful candidate into a full-time role thereafter.

This role is located in our Downtown Chicago office and requires an in-office presence four days per week.

The Impact You Will Have Every Day:

• Proactively searching for potential Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Veterinary Receptionists through various channels, such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals, to identify individuals who align with the hospital's needs.
• Conducting thorough screenings of potential candidates, assessing their qualifications, experience, skills, and cultural fit for the hospital.
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and hospital hiring managers, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
• Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with candidates, keeping them informed regarding hospital opportunities, and addressing all questions and concerns promptly.
• Staying informed about industry trends, competitor practices, market shifts, and emerging recruitment strategies.
• Facilitating communication between candidates and hiring managers during the negotiation process. Collaborating with HR and legal teams to ensure that offers align with hospital policies and industry standards.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate records, utilizing applicant tracking systems to efficiently track candidate progress, while monitoring recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and conversion rates.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience recommended.
• You possess knowledge of the recruitment process, talent sourcing, candidate engagement, and recruitment metrics.
• You are a strong communicator, an effective listener, and can connect with varied individuals across the organization.
• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills; moreover, you analyze data, identify trends, and subsequently develop them into recommendations for strategic action.
• Your approach to recruiting is anchored in exceptional customer service practices, including attention to producing quality results while building positive relationships.
• You thrive on organization, are detail-oriented by nature, and love to make someone's day by delivering outstanding candidate and stakeholder care.
• You love balancing a high-volume requisition load with meaningful candidate engagement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Gym membership
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on leadership, growth, and results

At GoodVets, we prioritize strong thinking, accountability, and high-quality execution over years of domain experience alone. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact in a fast-growing organization, we'd love to connect.

Compensation Range

$65,000—$75,000 USD