Gwendolyn Lowder Delavar has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine. She has worked in all areas of a veterinary practice and in all types of practice profiles.

Ms. Lowder completed VMC, Inc.'s School of Practice Management in 1989 taught by Mark Opperman CVPM. She went on to establish Progressive Veterinary Management Services in 1992. PVMS is now known as VetProCentral and works nationwide.

Gwen is also the founder of the National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association (NVTAA) which launched in 2024. She is collaborating with the NVTAA in setting up the first Certification program for veterinary recruiters.

Recently, Ms. Delavar wrote a new book called “Your Veterinary Dream Team - A Practical Guide to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent”. Now available at Press49, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and available also as a e-book. Soon to be released as an audiobook!

Gwen has two amazing Labs - Ginger and Opal. They keep her company during her recruiting efforts daily!

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Julia has worked with Gwen since the beginning and has worn many hats for VetMgrCentral; office manager, marketing director, and now recruiter. Julia co-authored Marketing Made Easy, as well as played an integral role in development and marketing of VetQuiz. Julia graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Biology. Upon graduation, she worked in a veterinary hospital as a veterinary assistant and eventually moved to biological research at The Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA.

Julia conducts all initial candidate interviews and reference checks. She has talked with hundreds of veterinary candidates over the years and has developed a skill in asking the right questions to gain a greater understanding of the candidate's personality and a sense of their management style. Julia has successfully placed dozens of veterinary candidates, many of which are still with in the original practice placed.

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Rae has over a decade of experience in the veterinary field as a Licensed Veterinary Nurse. She has worked in GP, ER, University Level Research, zoo medicine, and management. After starting a family, Rae decided to take a backseat to the "hands on" part of veterinary medicine and has found a passion in connecting veterinary professionals with life-long and positive careers through her recruiting with VetProCentral. Rae’s passion is helping veterinary professionals find HAPPINESS again in VetMed and is a huge advocate for #NOMV. Rae currently is living in Alaska for a short period of time but will be returning to the west coast next year where she will continue to grow the family with her husband, 1 year old son, 2 pitbulls, and Russian Blue kitty. In Rae’s spare time, she likes to cook do any water related activity like paddle boarding or snorkeling!

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I’ve always been drawn to medicine and felt most comfortable around animals. In high school, I interned at a mixed-animal veterinary clinic with plans to pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, and I continued working there as a Veterinary Assistant while in college. That early, hands-on experience gave me a deep appreciation for the realities of veterinary practice.

Although my career path shifted due to vision challenges, my passion for supporting others in healthcare never faded. After college, I found my way into social services and education, where I spent years developing programs, recruiting, and advising individuals pursuing careers in the health professions.

Today, I bring together my veterinary background and people-focused experience as a veterinary recruiter. I work with independently owned hospitals across the U.S., supporting early-career and experienced veterinarians, emergency clinicians, and specialists—helping connect great doctors with practices where they can truly thrive.

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With over 25 years of experience in software development across industries including medical devices, oil and gas, media, and construction quality control, I transitioned my career to veterinary recruiting at VetProCentral. Combining my technical background with a lifelong love of animals—especially cats— I now focus on recruiting and operations process improvement to help veterinary practices find the right talent and operate more efficiently.

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If you don’t have a social media specialist for your practice Chloe is happy to chat with you and help you structure or run a campaign. Contact her directly to learn more.

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