Talent Manager - Central Region

ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most by challenging norms and fixing the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7/365, and created an ER experience that focuses on what our pets and pet parents really need. We’ve done the same for our people (VEGgies), finding a way to say YES so they are empowered to achieve great things, grow in unexpected ways, and find a place where they truly belong.

We’re rethinking emergency care from every angle—from how we run our hospitals to how we support the people working inside them. That’s where our headquarters team comes in. Whether building technology to make our hospitals more efficient, recruiting and growing incredible VEGgies, or bringing our brand to life through marketing, our VQ (VEG Headquarters) team makes it all possible—ensuring our hospitals and people have everything they need to help pets and their families.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

THE JOB

At VEG, we find a way to say YES—and this role brings that mindset to hiring top talent in our Central Region. As a Talent Manager supporting the Central Region markets, you’ll be key to building strong, high-performing hospital teams by driving a proactive, relationship-focused recruiting strategy. You’ll partner with hospital leadership to attract exceptional Veterinarians and Nurses — people who live VEG’s mission and values.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Talent Acquisition, you’ll lead hiring efforts across multiple hospitals, develop tailored recruitment plans, and train leaders to help scale our high-touch approach to hiring.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned hospitals, developing and executing strategic sourcing plans to identify diverse, top-tier candidates.
• Manage candidates through a mutual assessment process, and handle all aspects of offer negotiation and closing in partnership with the leadership team.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Talent Team and hospital leadership to understand and execute against the organization's evolving talent needs.
• Own hospital hiring needs by partnering with leadership to identify strategic talent pools and source top-tier candidates.
• Create and drive scalable talent acquisition strategies leveraging deep expertise in industry best practices, diverse relationships, networks, and strong cross-functional execution.
• Build and sustain a creative, relationship-based approach for talent attraction utilizing multiple sourcing channels and talent pools.
• Attend industry conferences (veterinary, retail, hospitality, etc.) to source and attract top talent.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors.
• Consistently drive process and technology improvements to increase overall talent acquisition efficiencies.
• Develop and sustain key performance indicators and metrics to measure success across your region.
• Mentor and guide team members in your region to promote personal growth and development.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience is required.
• Must be based in the Central/Eastern Standard Time zone, with a preference for candidates in Missouri + Kansas
• Proven ability to manage candidates using CRM or ATS platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for talent acquisition and innovative approaches to sourcing, attracting, and assessing candidates.
• High-level proficiency in communication and organizational skills, including the essential ability to multi-task and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Energetic, motivated, and self-starting individual capable of delivering high-performance results in a fully remote work setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% within the assigned territory.
• Experience conducting various interview types (phone, video, and in-person), candidate screening, and formal assessments.

WHO YOU ARE

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive Compensation Including ($100,000 - $130,000) + bonus + benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, and access to free therapy or counseling
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and offering inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Unlimited PTO to use for vacation or sick days—however you need it!
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
• And the little (big) things, like casual office attire, ability to bring your fur baby to work, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you’re hungry and free lunches twice a week!!
• Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement

BETTER TOGETHER: WHY IN-PERSON MATTERS AT VEG HQ

Our hospitals thrive on in-person collaboration, and VQ is no different. Time in the office sparks stronger connections, meaningful conversations, and better results—all bringing our core values to life. We prioritize being present because our values are best achieved side by side. Plus, we make getting here easy with free parking and a shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station.

DEI

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is “Helping people and their pets when they need it most.” And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.

We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered. Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world’s veterinary emergency company.