In this edition of Vetegrity Snapshots, we’re catching up with Kayla Greenstreet, a recruiter-turned-business operations specialist who found her stride supporting the teams behind the scenes.
What first brought you to Vetegrity, and how did your journey from recruiting to business operations take shape?
I wanted to work for a company where I could grow my career and expand my skillset. After interviewing with the leadership, I knew that Vetegrity would give me the necessary tools to succeed. I have been in recruitment for close to three years, and in the last year or so, I was more involved in event planning and tasks outside of recruitment that I loved doing. When there was an opening for the Business Operations Associate, it was a no-brainer for me to throw my hat into the ring.
What made you realize that the administrative and process-driven side of the business was where you thrive most?
In six months or so, I found myself being drawn to administrative processes in recruiting. I would tackle several candidate templates in a day. Templating and tracking metrics were exciting to me. Now that I’m in operations, I’m able to take on more projects in different areas which allows me to gain more experience.
How has your background in business administration helped you transition into your new role supporting policies and back-office operations?
My background in business administration has equipped me with a strong foundation across accounting, strategy, and marketing, which helps me evaluate policies and processes from multiple perspectives. This allows me to anticipate how a single change can affect operations and employees, and to ensure that back-office functions run smoothly while aligning with broader organizational goals.
What’s the small company vibe like at Vetegrity?
Working at a small company has been an interesting experience for me. I have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, like Katanya. She has been an amazing mentor who saw my potential to do big things
What advice would you share with someone still figuring out which parts of their career bring them the most fulfillment?
If you’re unsure about your career and where you want to go, I highly recommend tracking things throughout the work day that leave you energized, excited, and engaged. Find where there’s an opportunity to get more involved in those areas or learn new things within those realms.
