• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to identify and hire providers at all stages of their careers • Build, structure, and lead a high-performing recruiting team, providing direction across full-cycle recruitment strategy, staffing best practices, systems, and technology • Design an efficient organizational structure for Talent Acquisition and develop A+ recruiting talent • Enhance Lovet’s visibility and reputation in key recruiting markets, positioning us as the employer of choice ahead of the competition • Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, partnering to drive talent attraction, networking, and diversity & inclusion initiatives • Develop, implement, and report on metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and team performance in support of enterprise goals • Identify, implement, and monitor staffing best practices to improve efficiency and quality while reducing cost and time-to-fill • Oversee the use of assessment tools within the hiring process • Collaborate with the broader TAG community to leverage Centers of Excellence and peer expertise • Partner with business leaders to design and execute staffing plans that optimize the mix of internal and external hiring • Build relationships with external thought leaders in the Talent Acquisition space • Lead and innovate graduate hiring strategy, positioning Lovet as the #1 destination for veterinary students • Evaluate and improve current processes, policies, and procedures to drive continuous improvement • Develop and deliver training programs for hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates to improve hiring effectiveness and reduce turnover • Serve as a brand ambassador at in-person and virtual events • Cultivate and nurture strong talent pipelines to support long-term hiring success • Scale the Talent Acquisition function to support hyper-growth phases • Leverage modern recruiting marketing methodologies to engage talent in their native environments and drive top-of-funnel activity