Veterinary Group – 28 Hires Restored Full Operations in 75 Days

A rapidly expanding multi-location veterinary group, with over 60 animal hospitals across the United States, partnered with Pulivarthi Group to address a growing shortage of veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs). Their goal was to maintain consistent service levels and continue geographic expansion while ensuring patient care was not compromised due to staffing gaps.

Business Challenge

The client was struggling to hire and retain permanent staff, especially in suburban and rural locations. Their internal recruiting team was overwhelmed, and critical vacancies were impacting clinic hours and customer satisfaction.

Vacancy rate of 22% across DVM and LVT roles
Expansion plans stalled in 5 markets due to unfilled roles
Over-reliance on locum staff led to increased costs and decreased continuity in care

Pulivarthi Group’s Solution

Pulivarthi Group launched a customized permanent staffing initiative focused on rural talent engagement, relocation support, and long-term retention.

Key Components:

Candidate Pipeline Development: Sourced over 1,500 licensed and credentialed DVMs and LVTs using targeted outreach, passive candidate sourcing, and veterinary school partnerships.
Practice Fit Matching: Used a proprietary assessment to match candidates to clinic culture, pace, and preferred caseload.
Relocation & Onboarding Support: Created comprehensive relocation packages with housing assistance, licensing transfer help, and tailored onboarding plans.

Key Results

28 permanent hires made in just 75 days — 18 veterinarians and 10 technicians
54% faster time-to-fill compared to the client’s internal benchmarks
96% retention at the 12-month mark
19% increase in clinic revenue due to full reopening of service hours
$380,000 saved annually from reduced locum dependency

Client Testimonial

“We didn’t think it was possible to fill these roles without compromising quality. Pulivarthi Group delivered long-term staff who’ve become central to our clinics. We’re finally moving forward with our expansion plans.”
— Director of Operations, National Veterinary Group