ABOUT US
At GVC, we believe better teams mean better animal care.
- Connecting talent with purpose. We connect veterinary practices and animal health businesses with exceptional talent to build balanced, high-performing teams.
- Experts in the veterinary world. With decades of experience across all levels of the profession, we understand the industry inside out.
- Strategic recruitment, not sales. We focus on meaningful partnerships that make every hire count.
- Simple, smart solutions. No recruitment fluff, just efficient, targeted results that save time and reduce stress.
Our vision
To be the global leader in veterinary, animal health, and pet care recruitment – the partner of choice for both employers and professionals worldwide.
Our purpose
To improve animal health worldwide by building stronger veterinary teams.
We help employers attract, recruit, and retain best-in-class talent to grow their business and elevate the care they provide. At the same time, we guide veterinary professionals toward fulfilling careers that align with their skills, values, and lifestyle.
Our global footprint
With offices worldwide, we have relationships and reach where others don’t.
Our specialist teams live and work in the regions they serve, giving them deep local insight and the ability to connect veterinary professionals with opportunities worldwide.
Whether you’re looking for permanent or locum roles – at home or abroad – our network spans leading veterinary employers across the globe.
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Our offices
We’re strategically positioned to help veterinary professionals find their next adventure and to help employers hire best-in-class talent across every corner of the industry.
United Kingdom
Headquartered in the UK, we work with leading veterinary employers and professionals across the UK and Europe.
Whether you’re a clinic, hospital, or group looking to make your next key hire, or a veterinary professional ready to take the next step in your career, our UK team is here to help.
Australia
Our Melbourne-based Australia offices have been connecting veterinary talent with employers across Australia and Asia.
We partner with practices, corporate groups, and specialist clinics to secure long-term hires – and guide professionals toward roles that fit their skills, lifestyle, and ambitions.
Meet the team
Our specialist recruiters connect the global veterinary community – building stronger teams, supporting careers, and helping veterinary professionals do what they do best: deliver exceptional care to animals.
From career advice to international relocation logistics, our team is here to guide, support, and champion you every step of the way.
Adam Turner
Founder & Managing Director
With close to two decades of experience in veterinary recruitment, Adam founded Global Veterinary Careers in 2018 with a clear vision; to redefine what a veterinary specific recruitment agency could be. Under his leadership, GVC has grown into the world’s leading global veterinary recruitment partner, connecting professionals and employers across multiple continents.
Driven by his passion of always chasing perfection, Adam leads GVC’s global operations with a focus on innovation, integrity, and people. He’s passionate about creating meaningful careers, growing a world-class team, and continuing to raise standards in the veterinary profession.
Outside of work, you’ll find Adam watching his first love; The Arsenal, following Formula 1, or spending time with his wife and two children — ideally somewhere in the sunshine.
Favourite City: Dubai – for the sunshine, pace, and perspective.
Bucket List Item: Watching Boca Juniors at the La Bombonera.
Starbucks Order: Strong Flat White
Pets: Selena (Cat) & Ralph (Dog).
Three Words to Describe Adam: Driven • Creative • Grounded
Jack Shuttleworth
APAC Director
Jack is one of the founding members of GVC, joining the business at its inception in 2018. After relocating to Sydney in 2019, he worked as Talent Manager for one of Australia’s largest veterinary employers, where he spent two years building a strong network across the ANZ veterinary market. In early 2022, Jack re-joined GVC to spearhead growth across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
With extensive experience in veterinary recruitment, Jack is known for his strategic, people-first approach and his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for both clients and candidates. Outside the office, he is a champion of fizz, an Adele superfan, and rumoured to hold the southern hemisphere record for “pints per hour.”
Happy Place: Noosa, Sunshine Coast
Favourite Animal: Dogs
Starbucks Order: Small Strong Flat White
Fun Fact: “Came to Australia for a holiday… never left!”
Three Words to Describe Jack: Optimistic • Adventurous • Sociable
Naomi Marshall
Head of People
After many years in recruitment (primarily within commercial, office-based sectors) Naomi joined Global Veterinary Careers in 2020. Starting in an Office Manager role which soon progressed to Head of People, she combines industry experience with a passion for building strong teams and supporting the organisation’s growth.
Her focus is on hiring people who believe in GVC’s values and goals, creating an environment where culture thrives, career pathways are clear, and progression opportunities are genuine.
Outside of work, Naomi is a proud mum to an energetic 11-year-old boy who keeps her busy with football matches and taxi duties. When she can, she enjoys playing (or at least attempting!) padel, and in the summer months you’ll often find her in Cornwall soaking up the beach life.
Happy Place: Home
Favourite Animal: Dogs
Starbucks Order: Oat Milk Latte
Fun Fact: Devon Gymnast Champion (Age 12)
Three Words to Describe Naomi: Resilient • Fun • Glass-half-full
Iain Anderson
Lead Recruiter
With over eight years in veterinary recruitment, Iain has helped vets and nurses secure permanent roles across 11+ countries, including the UK, Europe, Asia, and the UAE. He specialises in both clinical and non-clinical placements, always aiming to match people with opportunities that truly fit.
Outside of work, Iain enjoys football, golf, the gym, travelling, camping, snowboarding, and cooking new dishes. He sees recruitment as solving a puzzle – aligning expectations and aspirations to create the right fit – while ensuring the process is exciting and stress-free.
Happy Place: Wherever Alba (his daughter) is
Favourite Animal: UK Animals – Duck, Fox, and Squirrel
Starbucks Order: Tea
Fun Fact: Can meow quite loudly
Three Words to Describe Iain: Driven • Personable • Strategic
Rob James
Locum Team Leader
Rob has been with GVC since 2019 and heads up the Locum Team – supporting veterinary professionals and practices right across the UK. Alongside the everyday challenges of the job, he keeps things simple as a recruiter: communicate with honesty, act with integrity, and have a laugh along the way.
With previous experience working for a tools and machinery supplier, raising five cats growing up, and dabbling as a teenage musician, he’s always the one people want to “get the guitar” at socials.
Happy Place: On a safari in South Africa, or a mini cruise around Croatia
Favourite Animal: Foxes (“like a weird cross between a cat and a dog”)
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Latte
Fun Fact: Snowboarding in recent years
Stephanie Hellier
Senior Recruiter
With over six years in recruitment – five of them specialising in the veterinary sector – Steph focuses on permanent opportunities for veterinary surgeons and nurses across the UK.
She’s passionate about connecting people with roles that excite them, supporting every candidate on their journey (and learning the names of your pets along the way!)
Happy Place: By the ocean, watching the sunset
Favourite Animal: Monkeys
Starbucks Order: Iced Vanilla Latte
Fun Fact: Pretty good at accents – and makes fantastic roast potatoes
Three Words to Describe Stephanie: Energetic • Positive • Happy
Luke Morris
Recruitment Consultant
Luke focuses on permanent recruitment across the UK and Ireland. He prides himself on an “information in before information out” approach, meaning every candidate can trust that their search will be tailored to their preferences, requirements, and clinical interests. This ensures they feel valued and listened to and that any role suggested has been carefully considered.
Happy Place: Dartmoor
Favourite Animal: Hedgehog
Starbucks Order: Oat milk Flat White
Fun Fact: He’s a keen bassist
Three Words to Describe Luke: Thorough • Empathetic • Perceptive
Emma Pring
Recruitment Consultant
With a background in business development and years in veterinary recruitment, Emma supports practices and organisations across the UK with Vet and RVN recruitment – both locum and permanent. She takes a consultative, relationship-driven approach: no mass CVs, just tailored solutions that truly fit practices and professionals alike.
Based in Devon, Emma balances busy recruitment life with family, coastal walks, and a soft spot for Taylor Swift and Friends. For her, recruitment is about building long-term partnerships that support growth, not just quick wins.
Happy Place: Anywhere with her girls and husband
Favourite Animal: Elephant
Starbucks Order: Iced Caramel Latte (with extra caramel, always)
Fun Fact: Juggling clients, candidates, and kids – usually all before 9am
Three Words to Describe Emma: Passionate • Approachable • Trusted
Ciaran Drew
Recruitment Consultant
With five years of recruitment experience in the legal and veterinary sectors, Ciaran specialises in permanent placements for Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses in the UK, working closely with candidates and practices alike to deliver a tailored, transparent recruitment process.
His approach is built on forming genuine relationships, understanding motivations beyond the CV, and providing honest guidance throughout every step of the journey. Outside of work, Ciaran is a dog lover and sports enthusiast who enjoys football, long-distance running, and padel.
Happy Place: Walking the dog on the beach
Favourite Animal: Orangutans
Starbucks Order: Tap water
Fun Fact: Can name every country in the world
Three Words to Describe Ciaran: Strategic • Professional • Knowledgeable
Natasha (Tash) Wright
Recruitment Consultant
Tash has spent the last four years in veterinary recruitment, helping practices, vets, and nurses find their perfect match – minus the awkward blind date vibes.
Her friendly, honest approach is all about listening, supporting, and celebrating each connection made.
Happy Place: Anywhere in the USA
Favourite Animal: My dog Pepper
Starbucks Order: Skinny, sugar free Vanilla Latte (hot or iced)
Fun Fact: Can perfectly parallel park on the first try – but only when no one’s watching
Three Words to Describe Tash: Supportive • Genuine • Approachable
Angel Mason
Recruitment Consultant
Angel has spent four years in recruitment: three in RPO covering banking and legal, and the last specialising in the veterinary sector. She helps permanent vets and veterinary nurses find the right roles, bringing a personalised, empathetic approach and a positive attitude.
Outside of work she loves travelling, early morning gym sessions, weekends with family and friends, and winding down with a good book. Life at home is lively thanks to her three cats and one dog.
Happy Place: On holiday or at her mum’s
Favourite Animal: Cats (at the moment – her dog is in her bad books)
Starbucks Order: Iced white mocha, sugar-free hazelnut, blonde roast and extra shot of coffee (“tastes like Bueno”)
Fun Fact: Can play the piano
Three Words to Describe Angel: Driven • Empathetic • Positive
Aaron Leemans-Kennedy
UK Sales Manager
With 16 years’ experience in veterinary recruitment ( including seven years running his own competing business) Aaron brings deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and a passion for growth to his role as UK Sales Manager at GVC. He’s focused on improving processes and achieving growth in both locum and permanent revenue across the UK market.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys running, going to the gym, and playing guitar and piano. He’s a long-time Oasis fan (his karaoke go-to is “Slide Away”) and has a bucket-list dream of selling everything to live off the grid in the woods.
Happy Place: Exmouth or the Maldives
Favourite Animal: Orca
Starbucks Order: Mocha
Fun Fact: Gordon Ramsay once offered him a job
Three Words to Describe Aaron: Motivated • Driven • Determined
Perry Ward
Recruitment Consultant
Perry specialises in veterinary locum roles, focusing on long-term placements and locum-to-perm opportunities. With a proactive and pragmatic approach, he helps both candidates and clients find the right fit.
Outside of work, Perry enjoys time with his fiancée and two sons – often assembling Lego sets, exploring cars with his eldest, or chasing his youngest around the local soft play area.
Happy Place: Casa de Ward!
Favourite Animal: Pigs
Starbucks Order: Cortado or Flat White
Fun Fact: Was a BBC Introducing artist and has acted for TV
Three Words to Describe Perry: Energetic • Adaptable • Inquisitive
Sam Johnson
Group Financial Controller
Sam is the Financial Controller across the UK, Australian, and US entities, overseeing all things finance at GVC. A chartered accountant with more than seven years’ practice experience – which included assisting with the initial incorporation of GVC – he joined the business full-time in January 2025.
When not buried in spreadsheets, reporting, or forecasting growth, Sam is a lifelong Arsenal supporter and can often be found on the golf course.
Happy Place: The golf course
Favourite Animal: Dogs
Starbucks Order: Flat White
Fun Fact: Predicting Arsenal’s season outcome by October
Three Words to Describe Sam: Strategic • Calm • Number-nerd
Michael Stradling
Recruitment Manager – USA and Canada
Michael is a highly experienced Recruitment Manager with over 20 years of proven success, primarily within the veterinary and healthcare sectors. He specialises in building, leading, and developing high-performing consultant teams across both office-based and remote environments on an international scale.
Combining strategic leadership with hands-on recruitment expertise, Michael connects top talent with the right opportunities while driving growth and excellence within the teams he leads. When not recruiting, his passions include conservation, cricket, music (as a DJ and connoisseur), and cheering for Liverpool.
Happy Place: Brewers Bay – Tortola BVI
Favourite Animal: Ducks (“because they are always laughing!”)
Starbucks Order: Black, strong, and in copious amounts
Fun Fact: Accomplished cellist – completed all grades before age 15
Three Words to Describe Michael: Motivated • Adventurous • Genuine
Steve Clarke
Senior Recruiter
Steve is an experienced recruiter who partners with management teams to provide effective recruitment processes and find veterinarians their ideal positions – helping them learn, develop, and love what they do along the way.
His consultative style puts candidates and clients at the heart of everything.
Happy Place: Somewhere hot in a swimming pool with his children
Favourite Animal: Ragdoll cat
Starbucks Order: Not a fan – would rather a cuppa at home
Fun Fact: Obsessed with 80’s American pop culture
Three Words to Describe Steve: Young at heart
Lucy Hastings
Senior Recruiter
Lucy brings seven years of recruitment experience, with the past four dedicated to the veterinary world across the UK, Australia and now North America.
She specialises in helping veterinarians find their ideal permanent clinical role and believes that recruitment should always stay personal, connecting people with people.
Happy Place: Great ocean view, nice coffee and a unreal beach
Favourite Animal: Turtles
Starbucks Order: Cappuccino
Fun Fact: Completed a 15,000 feet Skydive over the Great Barrier Reef
Three Words to Describe Lucy: Easygoing • Honest • Cheerful
Chloe Abbott
Recruitment Consultant
Chloe combines a background in business management with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills to connect talented veterinary professionals with meaningful career opportunities. She has experience recruiting across both the UK and US veterinary markets, giving her a broad understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Passionate about helping people find roles where they can thrive, Chloe enjoys contributing to the industry’s growth by placing the right people in the right positions. She’s a big fan of books, food, and the perfect Sunday: an autumnal walk, a hearty roast dinner with a pint of cider, followed by a nap and a good read.
Happy Place: Her grandparents’ house
Favourite Animal: Her German Shepherd, Duke
Starbucks Order: White Mocha over ice with 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup and vanilla cold foam (always)
Fun Fact: Every party trick I have is inappropriate for the company website.
Three Words to Describe Chloe: Compassionate • Bubbly • Loyal
Megan Williams
Recruitment Consultant
With three years in recruitment, including the past year focused on the veterinary industry, Megan has aligned her career with her passion for animals. She specialises in small animal clinical roles across general practice and emergency, supporting both veterinarians and clinics to find the right fit for long-term success.
She brings genuine attention to detail and a people-first approach, always focused on helping candidates and clinics achieve their goals with honesty, care, and commitment.
Happy Place: Anfield – specifically with an 8pm kick-off and a last-minute winner
Favourite Animal: Pigeon
Starbucks Order: Anything apart from a pumpkin spiced latte
Fun Fact: Can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under two minutes
Three Words to Describe Megan: Energetic • Empathetic • Passionate
Kieron Wineberg
Lead Recruiter
With over 20 years in recruitment across the UK, Europe, and Australia, Kieron joined GVC Vets in 2020 as part of the Australian team and now leads permanent recruitment operations across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. He applies a simple formula of “Activity x Quality x Target Market” and values doing the right thing – especially when no one is looking.
An animal lover with a soft spot for foxes and penguins, Kieron also enjoys performing and writing stand-up comedy, and participating in spontaneous ensemble theatre.
Happy Place: Fresh air, sunshine, and the company of good people
Favourite Animal: Fox
Starbucks Order: Took his new girlfriend there because he forgot her name
Fun Fact: Comes from a family of mime artists – as kids, they were literally seen and not heard
Three Words to Describe Kieron: Bad at following directions
Adam Howard
Recruitment Consultant
Adam brings over three years of recruitment experience to GVC, having previously worked across IT and social services before specialising in clinical veterinary recruitment – particularly GP roles. Known for his thorough approach, Adam adds real value to both clients and candidates by taking the time to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
Happy Place: The MCG
Favourite Animal: Dog
Starbucks Order: Cappuccino
Fun Fact: Being a twin
Three Words to Describe Adam: Accountable • Responsible • Thoughtful
Dom Paton
Managing Consultant
With over five years in veterinary recruitment, Dom has helped specialists, GP vets, and nurses find the right fit across NSW, WA, ACT, and even parts of Asia. He loves going the extra mile for both candidates and clinics, making sure everyone gets the support they need.
Helping people is what drives him, whether it’s building careers or strengthening teams. When not connecting talent, Dom can usually be found watching or talking rugby league.
Happy Place: By water
Favourite Animal: Rabbit
Starbucks Order: Hot Chocolate
Fun Fact: Tallest person in his family
Three Words to Describe Dom: Dreamer • Tenacious • Short
Bec Kirton
Senior Recruiter
With three years’ recruitment experience in the veterinary, pharmacy, and construction industries, Bec specialises in locum placements and prides herself on her honesty and genuine care for candidates and clients. A devoted dog lover – especially her sausage dog, Pheebe – she’s always up for a chat or a good laugh.
Happy Place: Anywhere the sun is shining (so not Melbourne during winter!)
Favourite Animal: Orca
Starbucks Order: Iced Latte with 1 sugar (or caramel) – Starbucks frowned upon in Melbourne
Fun Fact: Toe yoga
Three Words to Describe Bec: Humble • Hilarious • Hungry
Dewehji Akran
Recruitment Consultant
Dewehji recruits vets across New Zealand and has a particular fondness for native birds and Detroit techno.
Happy Place: Crown Casino
Favourite Animal: Orca
Starbucks Order: “No one in Melbourne goes to Starbucks”
Fun Fact: Front flip
Three Words to Describe Dewehji: Tall • Dark • Funny (on occasion)
Joseph Matti
Recruitment Consultant
Joe has five years of recruitment experience, beginning in insurance, WHS, and allied health before moving into veterinary recruitment across VIC, TAS, and SA. He now specialises in permanent placements, helping candidates find their dream clinic and clinics build their dream team.
A big dachshund lover (he’d happily have a pack of ten if he could!), Joseph also enjoys travelling, cooking, fine dining, and music. Recruitment can be unpredictable, but he likes to think of it as matchmaking… with fewer candlelit dinners and a lot more CVs.
Happy Place: On a beach in Mexico sipping mojitos or strolling the Champs-Élysées in Paris
Favourite Animal: Dachshund
Starbucks Order: Matcha or iced Americano with vanilla cold foam
Fun Fact: Can guess your cologne, speaks three languages (working on a fourth), and makes a mean Peking duck
Three Words to Describe Joseph: Tequila fixes everything
Tahlia Sutton-Paull
Locum Recruitment Resourcer
With more than five years of experience in recruitment, Tahlia specialises in locum recruitment across Australia and New Zealand, working closely with veterinarians, vet nurses, and clinics to ensure smooth placements.
Her hands-on, relationship-focused approach supports candidates, learning their goals and finding roles that truly suit them. Outside of work, Tahlia loves travelling, watching AFL or NRL, and keeping active with Pilates.
Happy Place: The beach, Bali, or her grandparents’ house (especially when Grandma’s been cooking up a storm!)
Favourite Animal: Dogs
Starbucks Order: Iced Caramel Latte
Fun Fact: Shares the same birthday as her dog Oakley (it was meant to be)
Three Words to Describe Tahlia: Organised • Compassionate • Driven
Caitlin Kropman
Recruitment Resourcer
With over a decade of hands-on experience in the veterinary industry, Caitlin brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by vets, nurses, and clinics alike.
Now focusing on veterinary recruitment, she supports professionals across clinical roles by connecting them with workplaces that truly fit their skills and values. Passionate about animal welfare and the people who care for them, Caitlin makes recruitment feel like a trusted partnership.
Happy Place: Reykjavik, Iceland
Favourite Animal: Sea Turtle
Starbucks Order: Iced latte – maybe a seasonal fun flavour!
Fun Fact: Absolutely terrified of blimps
Three Words to Describe Caitlin: Animal-obsessed / Caffeine-dependant / Empathetic
Heidi O’Connor
Senior Recruiter
Heidi has five years of recruitment experience, with the past two spent specialising in veterinary roles, helping vets and nurses find their perfect fit across Queensland. Animals have always been a huge part of her life: she started horse riding at eight and spent so much time on farms it felt like she grew up on one. After three years travelling around Australia, she settled in Melbourne.
Heidi builds genuine relationships to match people with opportunities that feel right, keeping things honest, approachable, and down-to-earth.
Happy Place: Daintree Rainforest
Favourite Animal: Horse
Starbucks Order: Caramel Latte
Fun Fact: Can spin fire on her dragon staff
Three Words to Describe Heidi: Relationship-builder • Adventure-seeker • Animal-lover
Charlie James
Recruitment Consultant
Charlie is an experienced Recruiter, who has been supporting veterinary professionals secure appointments in the UK since 2015 – now part of GVC, Charlie brings a wealth of industry knowledge, existing relationships and a great reputation.
Outside of work, Charlie is a music lover, guitar enthusiast and is always happy to be at Sandy Park watching rugby with a been and a Devon Pasty.
The go-to person in the team for any accent.
Favourite Place Travelled to: Canada
Favourite Animal: Cat
Starbucks Order: Black Americano
What’s on your Bucket List: Shark Cage Dive
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Join our specialist recruitment team and help us make a positive impact on the global veterinary community. You can help empower veterinary professionals and build passionate and engaged veterinary teams worldwide.
Whether you want to learn more about the current openings with us or discuss launching GVC into a new region and expanding on our services, we would love to hear from you.
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