Clinical Veterinary Recruiting Insights with RPM ReSearch

What does it actually take to build a drug program that survives? In Episode 10, Brad and Marina sit down with Dr. Kevin Bacon — pharmacologist, startup founder, and 35-year veteran of drug discovery and clinical development. Kevin has built programs in respiratory disease and vaccines, led cross-functional teams across the US, Europe, and Japan, and helped companies find their path from early-sta...

Laboratory animal veterinary hiring is tightening, with up to 115 open roles across the U.S. In this episode of Clinical Veterinary Recruiting Insights, RPM ReSearch unpacks the June 2026 U.S. Lab Animal Veterinary Market Intelligence Report, including the NHP sourcing gap, California licensure barriers, Cambridge/Boston and California hot zones, emerging specialties from xenotransplantation to ra...

In this episode of Clinical Veterinary Recruiting Insights , Brad McMillan speaks with Dr. William Singleton about his career across lab animal medicine, pharmaceutical research, academia, consulting, and CRO settings — and how those experiences shaped his perspective on leadership, operations, and organizational growth. Together, they explore: how Dr. Singleton found his path into lab animal medi...

Can a single conversation change your career? For Dr. Lok Desi, it did. In this episode of Clinical Veterinary Recruiting Insights , host Brad McMillan explores how a chance encounter introduced Dr. Desi to the world of medical device R&D—and why he’s never looked back. Listeners will learn: Alternative Career Pathways – How to break into preclinical medical device work without a residency. In...

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Morley President of Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices and discuss the twists and turns of her veterinary career and how she went from the hospitality industry to joining a Contract Research Organization, to Academia startups, finally to the President of Vetlen. Take a listen, let us know what you think If you would like to connect with her on LinkedI...

Deep dive into the evolving dynamics of work-life balance in the veterinary world and how it is no longer the same game! From the financial intricacies of hiring in today's age to the booming business of high-priced pets, we unravel the world of pet insurance, corporate vet clinics and the journey from breeder to buyer, Ever wonder about the skyrocketing prices of pets and the paradox of medic...

In this episode we talk with Dr Laraime Doyal a recent veterinary graduate who has moved into the world of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Dr. Doyal describes a day-in-the-life in his facility, how he transitioned into Laboratory Animal Medicine, some of the differences between Laboratory Animal Medicine and Companion Animal Medicine.

How do I write a better resume?   How do I make myself a more relevant candidate? In this short episode, we talk about resume length and how to create multiple versions of your resume to make you the most relevant candidate and to prepare for your interview.  Take a listen and let me know what you think.   

In this episode we follow Dr. Bernacky's career from working at a Horse Track, through the Military, Laboratory Animal Medicine transitions into Academia, and Contract Research Organizations and senior leadership.   If you are looking at options for your career- this is a great episode.  He has advice for those interested in hiring DACLAM vets and for the vets themselves at the end of th...

In this episode, I want to provide resources for those members of the hiring team that are not Clinical Veterinarians themselves.  I discuss 10 tips on what to look for in candidate profiles and backgrounds beyond your organization's requirements.  Here is a helpful link when looking at the backgrounds of foreign veterinarians:   https://www.avma.org/education/center-for-veterinary-...

If you are a Veterinary Practitioner or are looking to hire a Clinical Veterinarian for your organization whether that is in Companion Animal Medicine, Large Animal Medicine or Laboratory Animal Medicine join Brad McMillan of RPM ReSearch and Darla Hoffer of Cornerstone Recruiting who have combined over 20 years of experience recruiting veterinarians in their respective practices.   In this e...