Veterinary Recruiter

Location: SF SPCA Mission Campus, Hybrid 

About Us 

Here for animals since 1868, the San Francisco SPCA is a cherished San Francisco institution, known for compassion, excellence and innovation in the fields of animal welfare and veterinary medicine.  

We operate a public veterinary hospital, a high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter clinic, a community veterinary clinic, and provide low-cost community medicine programs. The SF SPCA saves the lives of homeless dogs and cats through our shelter medicine and adoption programs. Our innovative programs and services serve as models for humane organizations across the country and around the world. 

As a community-supported nonprofit, not affiliated with any national organization, our values: Be Generous, Fearless, and Connected guide over 350 talented and dedicated professionals to deliver on our promises each day. 

Iconic and innovative, the SF SPCA offers you the opportunity to join a team committed not only to veterinary excellence and animal welfare, but to a balanced and rewarding work environment. 

Role Description 

The Recruiter is the subject matter expert on the SF SPCA recruiting, Human Resources onboarding and ATS and HRIS systems. With excellent customer service, this Recruiter will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and is responsible for the administration of all aspects of our recruiting program including researching, developing, and implementing effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.   

Core Responsibilities 

Essential Duties

• Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, People Team, and Hiring Managers to execute on Sourcing and Hiring strategies 
• Develop robust and diverse candidate pipelines through extensive and creative sourcing strategies inclusive of all applicable resources 
• Engage with candidates to create a positive experience at every step in the process 
• Focus on continuous improvement of time to hire, candidate experience, and offer acceptance rate 
• Practice data hygiene and leverage data and metrics to validate recruiting success and identify opportunities for improvement 
• Review and disposition applications promptly and accurately in our ATS 
• Occasionally represent the Society at Career Fairs and Conferences  
• Be a culture leader, advocate for SF SPCA, and contribute to employer branding initiatives 

Full-Cycle Recruiting 

• Provide full cycle recruiting functions including but not limited to: 

       - Source qualified candidates 

       - Conduct interviews 

       - Create a shortlist of suitable candidates 

       - Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person interviews 

       - Follow-up with hiring managers 

• Build and maintain continuous pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future job openings 
• Stay up-to-date on labor legislation, ensure recruiting practices comply with the applicable regulations 

Marketing & Employer Brand Presence  

• Improve and continuously update the SF SPCA employer brand online presence 
• Maximize use of social media, job boards, internet sourcing, and other technology to source candidates for open jobs 
• Establish and maintain relationships with community employment organizations, colleges, and job training programs 
• Participate in job fairs and career events and recruitment events to drive awareness of job opportunities 
• Partner with and manage external relationships with job boards, third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms; ensure vendor contracts are in place and approved 

Data Analytics & Technology 

• Use sophisticated applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to track applicants through application and selection phases through to on-boarding 
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly KPIs 

• A bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience 
• 4+ years of full cycle recruiting experience 
• Ability to handle competing priorities through multi-tasking and operating with a sense of urgency 
• Enthusiasm for creating exceptional candidate experiences 
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, and other sourcing/recruiting tools 
• Preferred experience with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint 
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• Sound judgment and ability to exercise complete discretion when dealing with confidential information 
• High proficiency with computer software and database management; ability to utilize technical resources to problem solve 
• Preferred recruiting experience with veterinary, clinical, STEM or hard to fill positions 
• This is a hybrid position with two days required onsite and three remote. 

Salary & Benefits 

The starting salary for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. The expected range is $80,000 - $90,000.  

Regular, full-time positions are eligible for a benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay 
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Long-term Disability Insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan and contribution matching 
• Student debt relief program 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 
• Discounts on retail and pet supplies 
• Discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic 

The SF SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The San Francisco SPCA is an at-will employer and may conduct pre-employment background checks and drug screening depending on the role.