Head of Talent Acquisition

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet Pet Health Care(formerly AZPetVet). Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated Lovet team as the Director, Talent Acquisition. We are a scaling family of animal hospitals with locations in Arizona, Illinois and Michigan, the first practice (Arrow Animal Hospital) opened in the Glendale area. Today, that practice has grown to a family of over 20 collaborative hospitals built upon the principle of outstanding patient care and client service. This is an opportunity to impact the organizations growth through the attraction of key clinical talent.

What Are We Looking For?

As a reflection of our continued growth, we are excited to offer the opportunity to join Lovet as our Director of Talent Acquisition, reporting directly to the VP, People. This is a highly visible and mission-critical leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and driving enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition strategies. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on scaling expertise. You will strengthen and elevate an already successful recruitment team that supports the acquisition of veterinary care professionals across the organization — including both experienced professionals and graduate hires. You will design an effective team structure and inspire, challenge, and develop a team that is knowledgeable, high-performing, and well-respected both internally and within the industry. As Director of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee the full candidate lifecycle — sourcing, recruiting, referral generation, screening, interviewing, and offer processes for veterinarians and hospital professionals. With a strong strategy in place, you will continuously evaluate and enhance processes across all recruitment channels, including employer brand, messaging, marketing strategy, recruiter effectiveness, and partnership with operational and departmental leadership.

How Will You Contribute to the Success of Lovet?

• 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

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Proven success leading a recruitment function and managing a diverse team within a multi-site organization (experience in animal or human healthcare strongly preferred)
• Experience with industry and academic relations recruiting
• Strong data and analytics acumen, with the ability to measure performance and communicate progress through metrics
• Deep knowledge of Talent Acquisition tools and systems, including experience with system implementations and roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leaders at all levels, delivering exceptional service and building strong client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, hyper-growth or start-up environment
• Experienced in building scalable Talent Acquisition foundations to support rapid expansion
• Innovative and creative in recruiting approaches, with a passion for experimenting with new sourcing and engagement strategies

Pay Range: Annual Salary $180-200k with bonus opportunity

A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

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