NVTAA’s Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting: Elevating Talent Acquisition Leadership
In an industry experiencing unprecedented hiring challenges, the role of veterinary talent acquisition professionals has never been more critical. The National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association (NVTAA) exists to support, educate, and connect those professionals, and one of its most anticipated initiatives is the Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting event.
This thoughtfully curated gathering brings together leaders in veterinary recruitment to share insight, foster connection, and advance hiring leadership. While the event name highlights the leadership of Gwen Lowder Delavar and Stacy Pursell, the focus is firmly on recruitment excellence, strategy, and impact, not gender, but leadership.
Why Veterinary Recruiting Leadership Matters
Veterinary hiring has become increasingly complex as demand for care continues to rise and competition for qualified talent intensifies.
Industry data underscores this shift:
- Veterinary job demand increased by over 120% between 2021 and 2024, highlighting the growing pressure on recruitment teams to move beyond transactional hiring and toward strategic talent acquisition.
Source: dvm360
In this environment, strong recruiting leadership directly influences not only time-to-hire, but also retention, team stability, and long-term organizational success.
What Is the Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting Event?
The Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting event is an intimate, leadership-focused gathering hosted by NVTAA during WVC week. Designed for those responsible for hiring strategy and execution, the event prioritizes meaningful conversation over surface-level networking.
This is not a traditional panel or conference session. It is a facilitated leadership experience centered on real-world recruiting challenges and shared expertise.
Event Leadership Spotlight
Gwen Lowder Delavar
Founder of VetProCentral, Gwen is recognized for her strategic, people-first approach to veterinary recruitment. Her work focuses on intentional hiring practices, effective interview frameworks, and building teams designed to last.
Stacy Pursell
A respected recruiter and industry voice, Stacy brings deep experience in talent strategy, leadership development, and recruitment optimization across veterinary and healthcare organizations.
Together, they bring practical insight, candor, and leadership to a conversation built for professionals doing the work behind veterinary hiring.
What Your Ticket Includes
Attendance at Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting includes access to a thoughtfully designed experience focused on connection, insight, and professional growth.
With your ticket, you’ll receive:
- Entry to the full live program, featuring a candid, fireside-style conversation with Gwen Lowder Delavar and Stacy Pursell
- Actionable insight into veterinary recruiting strategy, leadership, and hiring best practices
- Intentional networking time with peers and leaders in veterinary talent acquisition
- A professionally curated environment designed to encourage genuine discussion and relationship-building
- Light refreshments and an elevated event experience during WVC week
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of conversation and connection.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- Veterinary recruiters and talent acquisition professionals
- Practice leaders involved in hiring decisions
- HR and people-operations professionals in veterinary organizations
- Anyone responsible for building and sustaining strong veterinary teams
Whether you recruit independently or as part of a larger organization, this event offers clarity, perspective, and connection.
Join Us at Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting
The Leading Ladies event reflects NVTAA’s commitment to elevating recruitment leadership and strengthening the veterinary hiring community.
🎟 Tickets are now available.
👉 Get your ticket here
Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality, meaningful experience for all attendees.
Conclusion
Building veterinary teams requires more than filling roles, it requires leadership, strategy, and shared learning. The Leading Ladies in Veterinary Recruiting event creates space for those shaping the future of veterinary hiring to connect, learn, and lead together.
By spotlighting the leadership of Gwen Lowder Delavar and Stacy Pursell and fostering intentional dialogue among recruitment professionals, NVTAA continues to invest in stronger teams, and a stronger industry.