Meet Our Veterinary Recruiters

Connected Care, autonomy and professional growth

Destination Pet is dedicated to elevating the lives of pet families through our Connected Care approach, which focuses on the total wellbeing of the pet. Unlike other companies, we empower our clinical experts to define the best approach to veterinary care while we take care of the business. Our job is to handle the administrative side of running a veterinary practice so that you can focus all of your energy on providing exceptional care. In addition, we give you opportunities to grow your skillset, your practice, and your career. Anything is possible when you Join The Pack at Destination Pet.

Kathryn Smith, Director of DVM Recruitment

Kathryn grew up in Choctaw Nation in Northern Oklahoma with every type of animal imaginable. She shares her home with a 7-year-old Blue Throat Macaw, who loves to join in meetings and phone calls when available.

Why I love what I do:

I love recruiting DVM’s because it helps me understand the trends of the industry. I learn something new from every candidate I talk to. I sincerely love helping veterinarians find the career of their dreams!

Why I love Destination Pet:

“I love being part of the team at Destination Pet because the company truly seeks to identify each team member's unique qualities and lets the opportunities flourish. Our growth as a company is due to the best people in the animal care industry, and it feels great to be a part of such a community of wonderful and unique teams.”

Nicole

Nisha Seedarnee, Veterinarian Recruiter

Nisha is a native New Yorker and a dog mom to a German Shepherd, Nymeria, and a Pittie-Boxer mix, Xena! When she’s not with her dogs, Nisha enjoys hiking, obsessing over sci-fi fantasy books and eating her way through NYC!

Why I love what I do:

I absolutely love veterinary medicine. And what I love even more is the ability to advocate for the veterinarians and find a hospital where they can practice the best medicine in a healthy environment to their fullest potential!

Why I love Destination Pet:

“Destination Pet believes in finding that right match for each doctor with the goal being success and longevity. The company believes in a great work-life balance, adjusts to the ever-changing demands of the industry with its people in mind and truly appreciates what we all bring to the table. It is such a pleasure to work not only for, but alongside, brilliant minds and kind people.”

Nicole

Dr. Gay Smith-Pike DVM, Director of Veterinary Growth

Based out of Maryland, Dr. Gay Smith-Pike is responsible for centers in NY, NJ, NC, SC, GA, and FL. She is a proud alum of Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in pathology prior to dedicating her 20-year career to small animal medicine. She is passionate about supporting total well-being and the ability for people and pets to thrive within veterinary medicine. Dr. Smith-Pike has held clinical roles in both private small animal practice as well as multi-unit hospital leadership positions throughout her career. Her family includes her husband, Chris and two amazing sons, Cameron and Chase. She is a dedicated supporter of local rescue centers and pet foster programs in her area and is looking forward to the time when her family will be ready to add another beloved forever pet to their home.
She enjoys spicy, Caribbean cuisine and loves spending time on the beach with family & friends in her free time.

Nicole