Jessi Farris, DVM, MBA
About Jessi Farris, DVM, MBA
Jessi Farris, DVM, MBA, is the Director of Recruiting at Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in veterinary medicine and business, having served as National President of the Veterinary Business Management Association and holding various roles in veterinary recruitment and practice.
Current Role at Heartland Veterinary Partners
Jessi Farris serves as the Director of Recruiting at Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the recruitment strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing the recruitment process and ensuring that the organization attracts qualified veterinary professionals.
Previous Experience in Veterinary Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Jessi Farris worked as a Senior Veterinary Recruiter at Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC for nine months in 2019. She also gained experience as a Veterinary Extern at Nestlé Purina North America in 2017 and as a Campaign Assistant at Coegi for two months in 2019. Her background in recruitment and veterinary practice supports her current responsibilities.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Jessi Farris holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Biology from the University of Evansville in 2013. Additionally, she completed her Master of Business Administration with a focus on data analytics at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University in 2019.
Leadership Roles and Professional Interests
Jessi Farris has served as the National President of the Veterinary Business Management Association. She is actively involved in multiple veterinary medical associations, serving on their executive boards. Her professional interests include digital marketing and the integration of technology into veterinary practice, as well as clinical interests in nutrition, cardiology, and ophthalmology.
Veterinary Practice Experience
Jessi Farris practiced as a small animal general practitioner at Bentley Animal Hospital from 2017 to 2019. This role allowed her to apply her veterinary education and clinical skills in a practical setting, enhancing her understanding of veterinary medicine and patient care.