Shaping Tomorrow: The Future-Ready Veterinary Workforce & Workplace
About the session
In the current veterinary landscape, the tables have turned – veterinary professionals hold all the cards. Employers are in fierce competition for top talent, and veterinary professionals now have the luxury of being choosy. Younger veterinarians, in particular, are looking for more than just a paycheck – they’re searching for workplaces with a healthy, value-driven culture, modern equipment, and flexible scheduling. With telemedicine, virtual care, and cloud-based software on the rise, there are also more possibilities and growing demand for remote work opportunities and a solid work-life balance.
This session will begin by exploring the evolving candidate profile and shifting expectations from work, particularly among different generations of veterinary professionals. Attendees will learn about the skills that will define the future, like writing prompts for AI. We’ll also explore how technology can enhance the employee experience and discuss strategies to keep your practice competitive in attracting and retaining today’s modern workforce.
Whether you’re a hospital leader aiming to build a strong culture and retention strategy or a veterinary professional eager to stay relevant in a tech-driven world, this session is designed with you in mind.
This course is RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval (RACE 20-1248436). This course is approved by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) for 1 hour of CVPM CE credit (24-62).
What you’ll learn
Evolving expectations
Changing needs of veterinary professionals across generations, focusing on technology, work arrangements, and work-life balance.
Enhancing employee experience
Modern technology tools that foster a positive workplace environment and boost employee satisfaction.
Employee retention strategy
Ways to maintain a competitive edge in attracting and keeping today’s modern workforce.
Future skills
Essential skills for future veterinary professionals.
Our Hosts
Stacy Pursell, CPC, CERS
Stacy Pursell is the founder and CEO of The VET Recruiter, an executive search and recruitment firm based in the United States, ranked in the top 1% of search consultants globally. With over 25 years of experience, Stacy has established herself as a leading Talent Scout and Workplace/Workforce expert in the Animal Health, Veterinary, and Pet Industries. She specializes in direct hire and contract placements across the Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Pet Specialty sectors.
Stacy has successfully assisted numerous veterinary hospitals—both corporate and privately owned—across the U.S. in securing executive leadership, associate veterinarians, medical directors, chiefs of staff, and boarded veterinary specialists. Her firm boasts one of the highest success rates in the recruiting industry, with more placements in the U.S. Animal Health and Veterinary sectors than any other recruiter.
A Certified Employee Retention Specialist (CERS), Stacy is frequently sought after for her expertise on workplace and workforce trends. Her insights have been featured by prominent outlets such as CNN, Money Magazine, Today’s Veterinary Business, NAVC, AVMA, DVM360, and Veterinary Practice News.
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