I first connected with Dr. Charlie Brincin, a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon, who was unhappy in her current position. Despite her expertise and dedication to animal care, Charlie found herself in a role that no longer aligned with her professional aspirations or personal values. However, she faced a significant challenge: she was bound by a buy-out agreement with her current employer that still had 12 months remaining.
Navigating this buy-out clause while also seeking a new role was a delicate balance, but with my experience and understanding of these complex employment situations, I was confident we could find a solution that would allow Charlie to move on sooner.
Our first step was to understand Charlie’s needs and priorities in order to find a role that would align with her professional and personal goals. Some of the key factors we discussed were:
Charlie knew she needed a change, but it was crucial that the next role also offered an environment where she could thrive both professionally and personally.
Given the complexity of Charlie’s buy-out agreement, we had to be strategic about her next steps. This included:
Through these steps, we found a way to secure Charlie’s ideal role while ensuring that her financial situation and career aspirations were protected.
Throughout the entire process, I provided Charlie with continuous support, including:
By offering this support, I helped Charlie manage a potentially stressful situation with confidence and clarity.
As the process unfolded, Charlie’s mindset shifted significantly. She moved from feeling stuck and uncertain about her future to feeling:
With a clear path forward, Charlie regained control over her professional life and was ready for the change she had long desired.
Charlie accepted an offer from King Animal Hospital in Toronto, where she could continue to pursue her passion for small animal surgery in a positive, supportive environment.
Since relocating, she has thrived in her new role, contributing to a team that values collaboration, leadership, and ongoing professional development. Outside of work, Charlie is now enjoying a quieter, more rural lifestyle that suits her personality perfectly. She has embraced the slower pace of life in Toronto, finding time to enjoy her hobbies and explore the natural surroundings, a welcome contrast to the fast-paced city life she had been used to.
Her quality of life has greatly improved, and she is now thriving both personally and professionally.
Dr. Charlie Brincin’s case highlights how, even in situations with complex employment agreements like buy-out clauses, the right support can make all the difference in securing a better opportunity.
With the help of Global Talent Partners, Charlie was able to find a role that matched her aspirations and lifestyle, while navigating the challenges of her current employment contract.
Her story underscores the importance of understanding your professional needs, negotiating effectively, and having a team in your corner that can help you overcome obstacles to reach your goals.
“I would like to share my positive experience working alongside Gemma Czech in the search of my next professional opportunity.
Gemma has been very helpful and supportive, and thanks to her I have signed a job offer with a fantastic hospital I did not even consider prior to my first meeting with her.
Gemma provided me with great advice, guidance, and has been respectful of my career choices and research criteria (I have received judgmental comments from a different recruiter I contacted at the same time as Gemma, which did not put me at ease at all).
Gemma also helped me greatly during the contract negotiation process, and thanks to her my new contract reflects everything I was looking for.
If I ever seek any new opportunities in the future, I will reach out to Gemma without hesitation, and I will also recommend her to all my colleagues in the future.“
Gemma has been working in recruitment since 2016 and has helped many people find roles all across the world. Read more about how Gemma can help you find a Small Animal Surgeon job in Ontario, Canada.
If you own an veterinary practice or are responsible for recruiting veterinarians and are looking to recruit a Small Animal Surgeon in the Ontario area (or anywhere else in the country), find out how we can help your practice recruit a superb Veterinarian just like Charlie. Get in touch at [email protected].
Hi, my name is Gemma and I am a Veterinary recruitment consultant for Global talent partners.
I have been a qualified Veterinary Nurse for 15 years and was an area Manager for one of the UK’s leading corporates. As part of my role, I was extensively involved in recruiting and working with Veterinary specialists from across the globe.
Having that working knowledge, combined with GTP’s established recruitment process, has enabled me to build networks of specialists which continues to grow daily…
