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Alexa Gagliano
Specialty and Livewell DeNovo Clinical Recruiter at Mission Pet Health

Alexa Gagliano

Mission Pet Health
Tampa,FL

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

RecruiterSenior Recruiter

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefits
12
Years of experience

Summary

I’m a Clinical Recruiter with over 14 years of experience in the veterinary field and a passion for connecting talented professionals with hospitals where they can truly thrive. Experienced in high-volume recruiting, I specialize in building strong candidate pipelines, sourcing top talent through strategic search techniques, and partnering closely with hiring leaders to support hospital growth. My goal is simple: help great people find positions they genuinely love while ensuring hospitals build strong, reliable teams.

Work History

Recruiter

1 Year 7 Months
Mission Pet Health | 03.2025 - Current
  • Conduct initial outreach and phone screenings with candidates to evaluate experience, assess overall fit, and discuss potential opportunities based on hospital needs.
  • Coordinate and schedule on-site and virtual interviews with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and efficient interview process for both candidates and internal teams.
  • Utilize Avature to manage candidate pipelines, track recruiting metrics, and source qualified talent.
  • Consistently generate a strong pipeline of qualified candidates while maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Contribute to additional recruiting initiatives and projects that support team goals and overall hiring success.
  • Remain committed to professional growth by completing ongoing training and development courses through Mission University.
  • A rapidly expanding veterinary network supporting 900+ hospitals nationwide, guided by a WAG culture centered on collaboration, exceptional care, and continuous growth for both clients and teammates.

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Support, Remote

2 Years 1 Month
BluePearl Pet Hospital | 01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Expert in Boolean search techniques to find and connect with top-tier candidates. Passionate about sourcing high-quality talent to fill critical roles.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with hiring managers and P&O Business Partners to stay up-to-date on current and future hiring needs.
  • Contacts candidates and completes the initial phone screening to assess fit and discuss employment possibilities.
  • Coordinates on-site/virtual interviews with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and efficient interview process.
  • Utilizes Workday and Phenom to track candidate metrics, pipeline candidates, and source new talent.
  • Consistently generates a high volume of qualified candidates while maintaining open and productive communication throughout the interview process.
  • Willing to take on additional responsibilities and projects to enhance team success.
  • Focused on professional development by completing various LinkedIn Training courses.
  • Uses the five principles of Mars—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—to guide daily decision-making and prioritize responsibilities.
  • A leading network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals providing exceptional pet care.

Veterinary Relations Representative

9 Months
BluePearl Pet Hospital | Clearwater, FL | 04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Create and maintain valuable relationships with the broader pDVM community through on-site visits, CE, and frequent communication.
  • Attend local community events to represent our hospital and inform pet owners of all services that BluePearl has to offer.
  • Acts as the key liaison with local pDVM community and the Clearwater and Tampa hospitals.
  • Analyze hospital report data to determine consult trends, revenue/visit loss, and partner with my Practice Manager for clinician staffing needs.
  • Present quarterly consult data trends to Market Field Leaders to identify ways to increase efficiencies.
  • Accompany hospital leadership on Candidate tours/dinners to maintain connection with Candidate and determine values and cultural fits.
  • Build a relationship with Candidate by gathering personal details to maximize strategy to secure the candidate’s position within my hospital.

Client Service Coordinator III

7 Years 6 Months
BluePearl Pet Hospital | Tampa, FL | 10.2014 - 04.2022
  • Support and drive professional development by helping with interviews, hiring, and training new associates.
  • Guide service flow by identifying challenges and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Anticipate client concerns and act as a liaison in communications from management.
  • Communicate with veterinary professionals regarding complex medical needs.
  • Multitasking needs at the hospital at all times by maintaining an organized hospital team environment.
  • Travel to multiple BluePearl facilities within market to train and mentor.
  • Develop relationships with internal and referring veterinarians to streamline communications.
  • Work directly with supervisors to delegate tasks and alleviate workload.

Education

Alonso High School | 01.2010

- Veterinary Assisting Program - Completed through Career Pathways Program of Study

Hillsborough County Public Schools | 06.2010

Timeline

Recruiter
Mission Pet Health
03.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Support, Remote
BluePearl Pet Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
Veterinary Relations Representative
BluePearl Pet Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2023
Client Service Coordinator III
BluePearl Pet Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2022
Hillsborough County Public Schools
from Veterinary Assisting Program - Completed through Career Pathways Program of Study
Alonso High School
Alexa GaglianoSpecialty and Livewell DeNovo Clinical Recruiter at Mission Pet Health