Pulivarthi Group Strengthens DVM Placement Capability as U.S. Veterinarian Shortage Deepens in 2026

The specialized healthcare staffing agency expands its veterinarian placement program. It now connects independent clinics, specialty hospitals, and emergency practices with qualified DVMs on both permanent and contingent staffing arrangements.

TEGA CAY, S.C., April 14, 2026 — The veterinarian shortage gripping U.S. animal healthcare shows no signs of easing. Pulivarthi Group is a healthcare staffing agency specializing in veterinary and behavioral health workforce solutions. Today, the agency announced the expansion of its DVM placement program to serve a broader range of veterinary practices facing critical staffing gaps.

Consequently, small animal clinics, specialty hospitals, emergency centers, and mixed-practice facilities can now access Pulivarthi Group’s expanded network of pre-vetted DVMs. Practices can engage candidates for both permanent hire and locum coverage. This reduces time-to-fill and protects clinical capacity during vacancy periods.

The Veterinarian Shortage Is a Business Problem, Not Just a Hiring Problem

The scale of the veterinarian shortage is well-documented. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 10 percent growth in demand for veterinarians through 2034. However, the pipeline of new graduates is not expanding fast enough to meet that demand. As a result, many clinics are managing 22 to 25 appointments per DVM per day — well above the 16 to 18 that a sustainable practice requires.

When a DVM vacancy goes unfilled, the consequences extend beyond scheduling disruption. Remaining staff absorb excess workload, and burnout accelerates. Furthermore, the risk of additional departures rises sharply. Replacing a departing veterinarian costs clinics between $62,500 and $250,000. That figure grows with every week the position stays open.

“Every week a DVM seat sits empty, that clinic is losing revenue and burning out its remaining team,” said the Pulivarthi Group team. “Our job is to close that gap as fast as possible — with candidates who are the right clinical fit, not just the first available name.”

What Pulivarthi Group’s DVM Placement Program Offers

Pulivarthi Group’s veterinarian placement program is built around three commitments. Together, they distinguish it from general healthcare staffing agencies.

First, every DVM candidate in the Pulivarthi Group network is pre-screened for active state licensure, DEA registration, malpractice history, and CE compliance. Therefore, clinic owners do not spend time reviewing unqualified candidates.

Second, Pulivarthi Group places DVMs on both permanent and contingent arrangements. Specifically, practices facing an immediate vacancy can bring in a locum DVM while a full permanent search runs in parallel. This maintains appointment volume and protects client relationships throughout the transition.

Third, candidate matching accounts for clinical specialty, caseload volume, compensation expectations, and practice culture — not just credentials. Moreover, this targeted matching approach produces higher retention rates and reduces the likelihood of a repeat search within 12 months.

“We do not just fill a seat,” said the Pulivarthi Group team. “We find someone who is going to stay — because a hire that leaves in six months costs the clinic twice as much as taking two extra weeks to find the right person.”

Serving Independent Clinics, Specialty Practices, and Emergency Centers

Pulivarthi Group’s expanded DVM placement program serves the full range of veterinary practice settings. Independent general practice clinics often lack the in-house HR resources of corporate veterinary groups. Consequently, they can access a fully managed placement process with dedicated recruiter support from job posting through signed offer letter.

Specialty and emergency practices require DVMs with specific clinical backgrounds — in areas such as internal medicine, surgery, oncology, or emergency and critical care. Additionally, Pulivarthi Group maintains relationships with DVMs across clinical specialty areas. This surfaces candidates who are not actively browsing job boards.

About Pulivarthi Group

Pulivarthi Group is a healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Tega Cay, South Carolina. The agency specializes in veterinary and behavioral health workforce solutions. Furthermore, it places DVMs, practice managers, behavioral health clinicians, and administrative professionals in practices and organizations across the United States. Pulivarthi Group serves employers on permanent, temporary, and contingent staffing arrangements, with a focus on long-term candidate retention and cultural fit.

For more information, visit pulivarthigroup.com/veterinary-staffing or contact the team at pulivarthigroup.com/contact.

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