The Animal People Recruitment Company Team is Heading to Iberzoo Propet in Madrid! 🇪🇸🐾

Waheeda Jafferali • January 31, 2025

Hola Madrid! ✈️ I’m Waheeda, Head of Animal Health Recruitment at The Animal People Recruitment Company, and I’m beyond excited to be heading to Iberzoo Propet 2025 alongside our Pet Industry Recruitment Director, Katie Fletcher.

Iberzoo Propet is one of the biggest international events for pet care, veterinary, and animal health professionals, and we cannot wait to connect with the best in the industry. Whether you’re a business looking to hire top talent or a professional searching for your next career move in the pet and animal health industries, we are here to help!


What is Iberzoo Propet? Why Should You Be There?


📍 Iberzoo Propet 2025 is the must-attend trade fair for anyone in pet care, veterinary, and animal health. Held at IFEMA Madrid from February 26-28, it brings together global industry leaders, brands, and experts, showcasing the latest innovations, trends, and business opportunities.


Here’s what makes Iberzoo Propet unmissable:


VetMadrid Congress – Essential veterinary training and professional development for animal health specialists.
AEDPAC Forum – A deep dive into the pet retail and commercial pet industry, helping businesses navigate the evolving market.
Workshops & Masterclasses Covering pet nutrition, animal welfare, veterinary advancements, pet grooming, and business leadership.
Networking & Innovation Connect with key decision-makers, manufacturers, pet brands, and veterinary professionals from across the world.


This event is THE place to be if you work in veterinary pharmaceuticals, pet food and nutrition, pet technology, grooming, or pet product development. Whether you’re looking to grow your team or advance your career, Iberzoo Propet is where the magic happens!


Why Meet With Us? The Animal People Are THE Pet & Animal Health Recruitment Experts


At The Animal People Recruitment Company, we are specialists in recruitment for the pet and animal health industries in the UK and internationally. We work with market-leading pet brands, veterinary companies, animal health businesses, and startups to connect them with exceptional talent.


Our expertise covers the following divisions:


🔹 Executive Management We place leaders who drive strategy, innovation, and business success.
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Sales & Business Development We connect brands with sales professionals who know how to expand market reach and increase revenue.
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Marketing & Digital We recruit marketing experts who can elevate brand awareness and customer engagement in the pet industry.
🔹
Business Support & Operations We provide skilled professionals to keep your business running smoothly behind the scenes.
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Technical & Specialist Roles We source in-house veterinary professionals, NPD specialists, animal nutritionists, and regulatory experts.


Why choose us? Because we live and breathe the pet and animal health industry. We know what businesses need, what candidates want, and how to create perfect recruitment matches. We don’t just fill jobs—we build careers and help businesses thrive.


Are You Attending Iberzoo Propet? Let’s Talk Recruitment!


If you're:


✅ A company hiring in the pet or animal health industry and need top talent to grow your team.
✅ A professional looking for your next job in the pet or animal health industries.
✅ A pet or animal health brand wanting to discuss industry insights and future recruitment strategies.


We’d love to meet you in Madrid!


📩 Email me to book a meeting with us! - waheeda@animalpeoplerecruitment.com


Let’s grab a coffee, talk about career opportunities and recruitment solutions in the pet and animal health industries, and make Iberzoo Propet 2025 a huge success together!


🐾 See you in Madrid! 🇪🇸

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