Table 6.
Frequency distribution of hiring strategies used to attract another veterinary associate (n = 168 practices)
| Hiring strategy | Number (%)of practices |
|---|---|
| Word of mouth | 113 (67) |
| Advertising with provincial veterinary associations | 79 (47) |
| Not advertising, screen unsolicited applicants | 60 (36) |
| Advertising in the CVMA | 47 (28) |
| Advertised at a vet college | 35 (21) |
| Plan on hiring a former vet student | 28 (17) |
| Contacted veterinary colleges for a recommendation of a new graduate | 26 (16) |
| Advertising in a foreign country | 11 (7) |
| Arranged to meet with vet graduates at a vet college | 8 (5) |
| Using a “head hunter” to fill the position | 7 (4) |