Family Animal Hospital Case Study – Houston, Texas

Finding the right fit when time is already stretched

Client Success Story

Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood | Houston, Texas

Overview

Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood was facing increasing pressure on its veterinary team after losing associates and seeing an existing full-time veterinarian reduce their hours.

With an expanding patient base and an already busy team, the practice needed to bring another full-time veterinarian on board, and finding the right cultural fit was just as important as filling the vacancy quickly.

Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood

Understanding What Truly Mattered

The practice wasn’t simply looking for another veterinarian. They needed someone who would fit naturally into the existing team and help relieve the pressure being felt across the clinic.

Their priorities were:

  • Strong cultural and team fit
  • Speed to hire
  • Someone personable and enthusiastic
  • Additional support for the existing veterinary team
  • Greater capacity to serve a growing client base

Main Goal

Ease pressure on the existing veterinary team while supporting a growing patient base.

Our Approach: Responsive, Thorough & Targeted

Global Talent Partners was introduced to the practice through another independent hospital owner who was impressed with our service.

From the outset, we focused on understanding exactly what the practice needed rather than simply sending available candidates.

  • Conducted a thorough job take-on with the owner and practice manager
  • Launched advertising within 24 hours of instruction
  • Introduced six potential candidates
  • Adapted communication around the owner’s limited availability
  • Provided guidance on presenting the offer to maximize the likelihood of securing their preferred candidate

Recruitment That Worked Around the Client

As a busy practice owner, finding time for recruitment conversations was understandably difficult.

Rather than expecting the client to work around us, communication was adapted to suit them, from text and email to early-morning calls during the commute into work.

That flexibility kept the process moving without adding unnecessary pressure to an already demanding workload.

The Result:

An Excellent Match for the Clinic

The practice successfully hired a new Associate Veterinarian who proved to be a strong cultural fit for the team.

The new hire helped ease pressure on the existing doctors, increased the practice’s ability to serve its growing client base and brought an enthusiastic, personable new team member into the clinic.

For the owner, the result went beyond simply filling a vacancy, they found someone who genuinely fit their practice.

“Working with Anthony and Global Talent Partners has been a pleasure and a very smooth process. Being an incredibly busy business owner meant needing things to be scheduled around short windows of availability. Anthony was able to adjust his communication style and knew exactly what kind of talent we were looking for after thoroughly interviewing me and the manager. Dr. Hulitt has been an excellent match for our clinic.”

– Dr. Zoo Shokrollahi, Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood

 

Contact Anthony Global Talent Partners

If your practice is struggling to find the right veterinarian, or you simply want to understand what talent may be available in your market, get in touch with Anthony.

He’ll take the time to understand your practice, your team and what you need from your next hire, before building a search around your priorities.

Read more about how Anthony can help you find a Veterinarian in Houston, Texas.

If you own a veterinary practice or are responsible for recruiting and are looking to recruit a Veterinarian in the US, get in touch at [email protected].

About our Consultant

Anthony Brizzolara

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

With over 12 years of experience specializing in specialist medical recruitment, Anthony has successfully filled hundreds of vacancies, helping businesses secure top talent in the industry.

Why work with Anthony?

  • Top-performing recruiter for many corporate accounts, ensuring consistent, high-quality placements that meet employer needs.
  • Top-performing consultant within the company, making more placements than all other recruiters for five consecutive years.
  • Extensive industry expertise, having personally placed over 1,000 medical professionals
  • Diverse placement experience, covering registered medical professionals, support staff, senior managers, investors, and Directors.