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AZPetVet are seeking an Academic Relations Manager to join our team as we head into hyper-growth. We are a scaling family of animal hospitals with locations in Phoenix, AZ, with big plans! In 1984, the first practice (Arrow Animal Hospital) opened in the Glendale area. Today, that practice has grown to a family of 22 collaborative hospitals built upon the principle of outstanding patient care and client service.

AZPetVet is a part of The Aspen Group (TAG)

TAG is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting 15,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 46 states in four distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics and veterinary.

Working in partnership with practice owners and clinicians, the team is united with a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, AZPetVet and Chapter Aesthetic Studio. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

The company has already powered over 20 years of continuous growth and connection with patients in need of care, but we believe there is an opportunity to refine and amplify the demand and patient experience into the next 20 years. We are seeking the Head of Talent Acquisition to join us in our mission to bring better care to more people.

TAG entered the veterinary market in September 2022 through the acquisition of AZPetVet. We are in the early stages of mobilizing for accelerated growth. This is a great opportunity to get involved in building the foundations for hypergrowth.

What are we looking for?

As a reflection of our continued growth, we are pleased to offer this opportunity to join AZPetVet as Academic Relations Manager reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition. This role is critical in the execution of our strategy to grow our family of providers and hospitals.

The Academic Relation Manager plays a pivotal role in driving campus engagement strategies across the country to foster collaboration and partnership initiatives between veterinary schools and organizations. In this role, you are responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance engagement with DVM students and faculty members. These initiatives include hiring student representatives, building out a comprehensive student event calendar, and proactively identifying talented students early on in their academic careers to cultivate a pipeline for future hiring opportunities. The Academic Relations Manager will be instrumental in promoting brand awareness and establishing the organization as a top partner within the academic community. By strategically expanding the organization’s reach and influence, this person will contribute to our near-term growth and market development objectives.

How will you contribute towards the success of AZPetVet?

University Events

• Responsible for career fairs, campus-related events, registration, and travel coordination
• Oversee and manage the planning and execution of all campus events (i.e. campus presentations, social outings with students, and career fairs)
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events and develop engaging promotional items to display & distribute on campus
• Connect and build relationships with targeted accredited DVM schools

Student Ambassadors

• Provide ambassadors with the resources they need to increase AZPetVet’s presence on campuses
• Act as the primary liaison to connect ambassadors with AZPetVet
• Meet with ambassadors throughout the school year to discuss and plan upcoming events
• Oversee and manage the selection process for ambassadors

Externs

• Evaluate the program regularly with post-externship surveys
• Train new hospital leadership on externship expectations and processes
• Engage and direct students toward AZPetVet hospitals
• Develop an externship onboarding process to enhance candidate experience
• Build out each students externship schedule and notify all doctors who are involved

Do you have what it takes?

• Ability to use data to inform their decision making and improve their own performance.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with ATS, recruiting tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel / PowerPoint)
• Comfortable and confident with giving presentations to large groups about AZPetVet and our student programs (virtually or in person)
• Comfortable with traveling up to 30%
• Job Related/Industry Experience: 3+ years of industry experience
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Goal oriented and motivated by working in a hyper-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal Including: Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, etc.), influencing and negotiation.

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