CityVet’s Community Referral Program will offer up to $10,000 for a hired employee that was referred by an outside connection to CityVet.

We have established this program to help promote diversity, inclusion, and better access to opportunities for anyone excited to join a team devoted to growing their career in a culture focused on people and their pets. CityVet is looking for talent that comes highly recommended by their peers. At CityVet, we focus on building our team members into the leaders they wish to be. Pass along your contact’s name and information and give us the opportunity to help them further their career ambitions!

CityVet’s Community Referral Program Pays Per HIRED Connection:

• $10,000 for Lead Veterinarians/Partners
• $5,000 for Associate Veterinarians
• $500 for Technicians

Referral must be completed through our HireBridge referral platform with all required information completed. The referral must be hired at full-time status within 6 months of the referral and maintain employment with CityVet for 90 days and is in good performance standing to meet referral qualifications. *excludes DVM Student externship referrals – DVM student referrals are valid for 1 year*

Referrer Must:

1. Not be connected to a recruiting/staffing firm
2. Not refer yourself
3. Be familiar with the candidate, personally or professionally
4. Be 18+ years of age and have a legal right to work in the United States to participate in the program

Candidate Being Referred Must: 

1. Not have been previously employed by CityVet
2. Be a newly recruited candidate and not a connection in our previous pipeline for the last 12 months (you will be notified if this is a duplicate candidate)
3. Know they are being referred – will be required to acknowledge they were referred by you

How to Submit a Referral: 

Refer your connection by submitting the required information into our database by creating your referral account – HERE.  Please note, your candidate must be referred for the position before they complete the application for the position you are referring them for.

Payment Terms: 

To receive payment for your referral from CityVet, you must complete a W-9 and any other documentation required by CityVet. A check will be mailed to the address listed on your W-9 approximately 30 days after your referral completes their first 90 days with CityVet.

Please note, all referring connections that receive payment from CityVet will also receive a 1099 for the year their payment was received. Payments will be made by check from CityVet and in accordance with CityVet guidelines.

In the case of multiple connections referring the same candidate, the individual who submits the candidate’s information into the database first will be paid out for making the referral.

Our pets look adorable in costume, but when it comes to Halloween they’re not as enthusiastic as we are. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe and secure while candy and ringing doorbells take center stage for the night.

• Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case they escape through the open door while you’re distracted with trick-or-treaters.
• If you plan to put a costume on your pet, make sure it fits properly and is comfortable, doesn’t have any pieces that can easily be chewed off, and doesn’t interfere with your pet’s sight, hearing, breathing, opening its mouth, or moving.
• Take time to get your pet accustomed to the costume before Halloween, and never leave your pet unsupervised while he/she is wearing a costume.
• Keep glow sticks and glow jewelry away from your pets. Although the liquid in these products isn’t likely toxic, it tastes bad and makes pets salivate excessively and act strangely.
• If your pet is wary of strangers or tends to bite, put him/her in another room during trick-or-treating hours or provide him/her with a safe hiding place.
• Keep your pet inside.

If you have an anxious pet, call your veterinarian to discuss options that best fit your pet’s needs.

Nutrition for your pet should be evaluated just like yours is. Check the nutrition label on your pet’s food to see what’s in it. Look for foods that are meat-based with high-nutrient value ingredients. Generally, the first three lines should include protein, fruits and vegetables, and grains.

Our recommendations for feeding your pet are based on the science of nutrition. With this foundation, we can help you better understand your pet food choices. Choosing healthier foods results in your pet’s improved health and quality of life. After all, “healthier” doesn’t have to mean more expensive.

How much should you feed your pet?
Portion size may vary based on breed, age, and health condition, and settling on the right amount can be tricky.

The correct meal size depends on factors like:

• Type of food
• Number of meals
• Body weight
• Metabolic rate
• Amount of exercise

Most pet food labels have suggestions based on your pet’s weight. These suggestions are pretty general and may be too high to maintain a healthy weight because they don’t take into account your pet’s lifestyle or breed. Some pets may require more or less food than the guidelines, depending on activity level and other factors. For example, a 35-pound Corgi that tends to gain weight might need to start with less food than the label recommends. Combine this information with your veterinarian’s recommendations to come up with the initial amount of food to offer your pet for a long and healthy life.

When should you feed your pet? 

The general rule of thumb is to feed your pet twice a day. For instance, feed your pet in the morning while you eat breakfast and in the evening when you sit down to eat dinner. This is not a hard-and-fast rule and may be different for your pet and lifestyle.

Healthy Body Weight  

Your veterinarian can assess your pet’s weight and overall health, then make recommendations regarding weight, diet, and exercise. They can also teach you to assess your pet’s body condition by observing body shape and feeling certain parts of your pet’s body. A healthy weight isn’t simply a number on a scale; it’s about healthy body composition.

The benefits of keeping your pet at a healthy weight

Excess weight can reduce your pet’s life expectancy by more than two years! Keeping your pet trim gives them the best chance of a longer, healthier, and pain-free life. When your pet is at a healthy weight it will lower their risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, kidney disease, and some forms of cancer. It can also reduce the risks of injury to bones, joints, and muscles that are associated with excess weight. If your pet has arthritis, keeping them at a healthy weight makes it easier to manage the discomfort associated with joint pain.