ABOUT RECRUIT4VETS

Connecting veterinary professionals since 2005

Recruit4vets is an established veterinary recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent opportunities for veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and referral specialists.

Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we work with veterinary professionals and practices across the UK and internationally.

OUR STORY

Over two decades of veterinary recruitment

Recruit4vets was founded in 2005 by Ella Snowball with a focus on connecting veterinary professionals with suitable career opportunities and helping practices find the staff they need.

Over the years, we have developed our recruitment services to support locum and permanent veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and referral specialists.

Today, our team continues to work with veterinary professionals and employers, supporting recruitment requirements across the UK and internationally.

What We Do

Dedicated veterinary recruitment services for candidates and employers.

Locum Recruitment

Helping veterinary practices find flexible locum cover and connecting veterinary professionals with temporary opportunities.

Permanent Recruitment

Supporting veterinary surgeons and nurses looking for their next permanent role and practices recruiting new team members.

Referral & Specialist Recruitment

Our specialist recruitment service supports referral hospitals and veterinary groups seeking experienced clinicians and Diplomates.

OUR TEAM

Meet the Recruit4vets Team

Get to know the people behind Recruit4vets. Whether you are exploring your next role or recruiting for your practice, our team is here to discuss what you need.

Ella Snowball

Ella Snowball

Owner & Specialist Locum Recruiter

Ella is an owner and CEO of Recruit4vets, with more than three decades of recruitment experience across the medical and veterinary sectors. She specialises in locum referral and Diplomate recruitment, supporting candidates and employers in the UK and internationally. Her background also includes coaching and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), alongside a commitment to personal service, honest advice and long-term relationships.

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Holly Walsh

Holly Walsh

Permanent & Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Holly specialises in permanent and specialist veterinary recruitment, helping vets and nurses find their next role. Her recruitment career began in 2010 and includes scientific, technical and senior appointments. With a background in laboratory science and experience as a Positive Psychology Coach, she brings both scientific understanding and a focus on individual career goals to her work with candidates and practices.

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Charlie Stokes

Charlie Stokes

Locum Recruitment Manager

Charlie is Recruit4vets’ Locum Recruitment Manager and has been with the business since 2020. Based in London, he works with veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and practices to arrange suitable locum placements. He supports candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process, from understanding availability and staffing needs to agreeing bookings and following up after placements.

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Jonny Rawet

Jonny Rawet

Locum Recruitment Consultant

Jonny joined Recruit4vets in July 2022 and specialises in locum recruitment for veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses. Based in Harrogate, he helps candidates find temporary opportunities and supports practices with their cover requirements. His background includes sales and customer-facing roles, alongside a degree in Sports and Exercise from Liverpool John Moores University.

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Phil Snowball

Phil Snowball

Owner

Phil is Co-Founder and Director of Recruit4vets, overseeing the company’s technology, systems and finance. With more than two decades in the recruitment industry, his focus is on building the tools and processes that support the team, candidates and clients. He designed and built Recruit4vets’ recruitment platform, including candidate portals, job matching and automated timesheet and invoicing workflows.

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Angela Kirby

Angela Kirby

Office Manager

Angela joined Recruit4vets in 2014 and has been Office Manager since 2017. Based in Harrogate, she brings extensive experience in administration and office management, alongside a background in payments and customer verification with Worldpay and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Her experience spans both veterinary and medical recruitment through her work with Recruit4vets and Recruit4health.

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Jackson Topley

Jackson Topley

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Jackson is a Permanent Recruitment Consultant at Recruit4vets, supporting veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses with their next career move. Working alongside the permanent recruitment team, he helps candidates explore opportunities and practices find suitable team members, with a focus on understanding each candidate’s preferences and each employer’s requirements.

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How can we help you?

Whether you're looking for your next veterinary opportunity or recruiting for your practice, our team is here to help.

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