Sr. Vet Sourcer presso PetSmart

PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS) is an independent veterinary ownership model that is rapidly growing inside PetSmart locations in the US and Puerto Rico. PVS provides a complete solution for veterinarians to open their own franchised veterinary practice. Launched in 2022, PVS hospitals connect pet parents with local, trusted veterinarians with convenient veterinarian hospital locations within PetSmart stores. It’s a simple but powerful solution that gives veterinarians ownership and control of their practice while providing high-quality veterinary care.

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a go-getter Senior Sourcer & Lead Qualifier to own the top-of-funnel pipeline, building a pipeline of veterinarians for hospital ownership. Your mission is to identify, engage, and qualify veterinarians who are ready to step into practice ownership, then pass them off to the regional sales team for deeper discovery and next steps.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and candidate personas with a focus on veterinarians.
• Use Boolean searches, social media, job boards, referrals, and professional/veterinary networks to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Conduct personalized outreach and qualification calls to assess ownership fit, readiness, and interest.
• Evaluate prospects against ownership criteria including licensure, financial readiness, leadership potential, and business sense.
• Build rapport and communicate our franchise model and value proposition.
• Maintain an organized candidate pipeline in CRM/ATS, complete with notes and handoff documentation.
• Partner with franchise sales leadership to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Provide market intelligence on trends, competitor activity, and the veterinary ownership landscape.
• Attend industry events and conferences to source and network with veterinarians.
• Track and continuously improve sourcing metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years (or more) of solid experience in talent sourcing or lead qualification.
• Veterinary or medical recruitment experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time
• Skilled in ATS/CRM systems, Boolean searches, and pipeline management.
• AIRS or other sourcing certification desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, metrics-driven, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Why Join Us

This role is about more than filling a pipeline- it’s about fueling the future of veterinary medicine. You’ll be the one connecting veterinarians with ownership opportunities, helping them take the next step in their careers and shaping how care is delivered in their communities. You’ll have the freedom to develop strategies, the responsibility of qualifying potential owners, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports doctors stepping into ownership.

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share.  These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
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PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.