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About the Session
This lecture will address the challenges of modern veterinary recruitment and retention, offering practical strategies for attracting and developing talent in today's competitive landscape. Anthony will guide attendees through a comprehensive approach to hiring that moves beyond traditional practices to meet the evolving needs of the profession.
Throughout his lecture, Anthony will cover:
- Team vs. Family Dynamics: Exploring the distinction between professional teams and family structures, and how this framing impacts workplace culture and expectations
- Effective Job Postings: Creating compelling position announcements that attract qualified candidates while accurately representing your practice culture
- Interview Best Practices: Techniques for conducting meaningful interviews that assess both technical skills and cultural fit
- The Perfect Handshake: Building strong first impressions and establishing professional connections with potential team members
- Retention Management Planning: Identifying why team members leave and developing proactive strategies to improve retention
- First Day Experience: Creating onboarding processes that set new team members up for success from day one
By the end of this lecture, attendees should be able to understand how their communication impacts candidate perceptions, implement improved team communication strategies for successful recruitment, and develop comprehensive onboarding experiences that enhance retention of new team members. Anthony's practical approach will provide immediately applicable tools for veterinary leaders seeking to build resilient, engaged teams in challenging hiring environments.
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