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Job Ads That Win Without Big Benefits Packages - ep.230


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Most veterinary clinics don't offer extensive benefits packages—and today, you'll discover why that doesn't have to stop you from attracting great veterinary professionals.

Join host Julie South as she reveals why trying to compete with "benefits" is the wrong strategy and how to showcase the genuine value your clinic offers that money can't buy. Because veterinary professionals aren't just chasing benefits—they're looking for workplaces where they can thrive.

You'll discover:

  • Why independent practices trying to compete on corporate terms is a losing game
  • The three-strategy framework for attracting great people without big benefit packages
  • Zero-cost benefits that prevent burnout and matter enormously to veterinary professionals
  • How "We finish by 6pm most days" beats expensive health insurance for many jobseekers
  • The mentorship advantage that independent practices have over corporates
  • Why "protected time to finish notes" is more valuable than you think
  • How to be honest about limitations without sounding negative
  • The whiteboard exercise that reveals hidden job-ad gems

This week's actionable takeaway: List everything valuable you offer that isn't a traditional benefit—then ask your team to add what they value about working at your practice. These genuine advantages are often more compelling than expensive benefit packages.

Essential listening for independent clinics that feel they can't compete on benefits but want to attract veterinary professionals who value what they actually offer.

Brought to you by VetClinicJobs—direct hiring, reimagined. No agency.

Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?
If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.

The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs


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Veterinary VoicesBy Julie South | Veterinary Recruitment Marketing Strategist


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