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Holiday Vet’s

Veterinary Recruiter Management Team

Meet our Veterinary Recruiter Experts

Holiday Vet strives to provide the personal touch as a veterinary recruiter. Founded by a vet for vets, we specialize in relief veterinarian work as well as permanent placements.

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Our Heart

Caren Carney, DVM

Founder & Veterinarian
Dr. Carney has dedicated her life to the pursuit of improving the lives of animals- first as a technician, then as a researcher, and finally as a Veterinarian. Now she helps other vets find their work-life balance as their veterinary recruiter.
She graduated with her DVM from LSU in 2007 and spent 10 years practicing in Nevada before relocating to Georgia with her husband, son, German Shepherd, and 3 cats. In her free time she enjoys hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family.

Erika Newlon

Office Manager
Erika is the Holiday Vet Business Manager. She makes sure that the veterinary recruitment agency is always running optimally.
Prior to joining Holiday Vet, Erika spent several years managing a (Human) Medical Office, but always shared a love of animals. Erika resides in Georgia with her family, a fluffy cat named Bailey, and a dog named Jackson, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, who is her constant office companion. She loves spending time with family and friends, hiking, skiing, and relaxing at the lake.

Our Soul

Jonathan S.

Operations Manager
Jonathan brings 19 years of veterinary experience to Holiday Vet, from technician to regional operations manager. He’s a strong advocate for mental health and is dedicated to creating supportive, sustainable workplaces for veterinary teams. Outside of work, he enjoys life in Aubrey, TX with his husband, Bryan and their 3 dogs - Rocco, Vinny and Dolly.
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Mandy T.

Account Manager
Mandy brings more than 14 years of experience in Customer Relations and Leadership, with a deep passion for building meaningful connections and delivering exceptional service. Throughout her career, she has been known for her empathy, reliability, and commitment to truly understanding people she supports. She's excited to step into her new role as an Account Manager, where she looks forward to growing, learning, and contributing in a way that makes a real impact. Mandy is passionate about being part of people's stories, helping them reach their goals, solve challenges, and feel confident every step of the way. Outside of work, she's a devoted cat mom to Sophia Rose and Tommy Lee and an unapologetic superfan of The Golden Girls.

Tracey K.

Account Manager
Tracey graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Animal Science. After many years in Las Vegas, NV, Tracey moved back to Indiana to be closer to family. She has been a licensed veterinary technician or practice manager for 16 years. She and her husband have 3 dogs and 2 cats, and enjoy camping, going to car shows, and gardening.
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Dana M.

Account Manager
Dana is a proud mom of two boys and has been happily married for 26 wonderful years. Her family wouldn't be complete without Beau, their playful and loving boxer mix. In her free time, Dana loves skiing, soaking up the sun at the beach, and playing tennis. After 20 years as a dedicated stay-at-home mom, Dana is excited to start this new chapter in her career. With a BBA in Finance from Georgia Southern University, she's eager to bring her skills and enthusiasm to the Holiday Vet team.

Melissa

Account Manager
Mel comes to Holiday Vet with almost 20 years of experience in the veterinary field as a registered veterinary technician and as a practice manager. In addition to clinical excellence, she is deeply passionate about promoting mental health in the veterinary field and advocating for wellness and resilience among veterinary professionals. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their 3 dogs - Jim, Kevin, and Ted.

Ashely D.

Administrative Assistant
Ashley has always had a passion for animals and for helping others. Prior to joining the Holiday Vet team, she worked as a veterinary technician for approximately 10 years. Ashley lives in North Georgia and loves hiking, camping, reading, drawing, and spending time with her husband and son.
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Leigh M.

Executive Administrative Assistant
Leigh is always jumping in ready to lend a hand. Prior to joining Holiday Vet, she spent several years programming activities for a private boarding school, local parks and recreation departments, and the YMCA. Leigh enjoys playing volleyball with her husband and spending time outdoors with her 2 kids and 2 dogs.

Our Approach to Veterinary Recruitment

We understand that your practice is as unique as you are. We ensure high-quality matches through a good, personal connection to both relief veterinarians and animal hospitals. With these strong ties and deep understanding of your needs, we can match opportunities quickly.

Our Story: How We Became a Leading Veterinary Recruiter

After a very successful career in private practice, Caren Carney D.V.M. turned down an offer to be a clinic manager to pursue her dream to provide relief services to veterinarians. It is this dream that led to the founding of Holiday Vet. Experiencing the great need for a veterinary relief service, she wanted to ease the burden and scheduling difficulties on clinics so they that they could focus on providing quality medicine.

Holiday Vet veterinary recruiters has grown from relief staffing to add permanent placements. Choose your own path:

Find your definition of success with a Holiday Vet veterinary recruiter!

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