Author: Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

Co-founder, Serenity Vet

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini, DVM, has over 13 years of experience in veterinary medicine, including leadership as Medical Director in nonprofit and academic settings. He also served in the U.S. Army, where he gained extensive experience managing veterinary operations and teams. As Co-Founder of Serenity Vet, Andrew helps build tools that connect relief veterinarians with clinics, promoting fair compensation, flexible scheduling, and predictable income. He draws on his medical, operational, and leadership background to help practices run more efficiently and sustainably.

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how to become a relief vet

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

For Relief Vets

How to Become a Relief Veterinarian: Training, Licensing & More

Every vet knows that person — the one who sets their own schedule, travels between clinics, and seems to have cracked the code for work-life balance. They’re not tied to one hospital. They don’t spend their Sundays catching up on charts or navigating office politics. And somehow, they still manage to make good money. That’s…

When to Hire a Relief Veterinarian - LC

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

When to Hire a Relief Veterinarian: Signs Your Clinic Needs Backup

Your clinic is busy. The phones keep ringing, exam rooms stay full, and your team moves fast to keep pace. On most days, it feels manageable… until something shifts. Flu season hits. Summer travel brings a surge of vaccine appointments. Suddenly the balance tips, and the schedule that once felt under control is one case…

what to look for in a relief vtet

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

What to Look for in a Relief Vet: Skills, Experience, and Red Flags

Hiring a relief veterinarian can feel like rolling the dice. Sometimes you get a seamless fit — a doctor who walks in, wins over clients, keeps cases moving, and leaves your team grateful for the backup. Other times, you end up with the opposite: missed diagnoses, frustrated staff, and clients who quietly start calling the…

Serenity Vet Launches AI Predictability Score to Help Clinics Improve Relief Fill Rates Through Data-Driven Compensation

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

Serenity Vet Launches AI Predictability Score to Help Clinics Improve Relief Fill Rates Through Data-Driven Compensation

New tool forecasts the likelihood of filling a shift using historical data on local pay rates, available veterinarians and shifts in the region, competitor comparisons, and other factors, helping clinics improve hiring success Serenity Vet, a veterinary relief management platform with integrated financial planning tools for veterinarians and clinics, introduced a new AI-powered Predictability Score….

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Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

For Relief Vets

Relief Veterinarian Salary: How Much Do Relief Vets Really Make?

“I heard a relief vet made $1,800 covering a weekend shift.” It’s the kind of number that stops you mid-scroll, especially if you’re working full-time, juggling back-to-back appointments, and wondering how much longer you can keep this pace. Relief work tends to spark curiosity for exactly that reason. To some, it sounds like the dream:…

Serenity Vet Feature update Average Cost + Predictability Score

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

New Features: Market Data and Predictability Tools for Smarter Shift Planning

Setting the right rate for relief shifts isn’t just about your budget—it’s about understanding your local market and positioning your opportunities to attract the quality veterinarians your practice needs. That’s why we’re excited to introduce two new features that give US-based clinics the local market intelligence and predictability insights needed for more strategic shift planning….

Burnout Study Among Relief Veterinarians

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

For Relief Vets

New Study Launches to Investigate Burnout Among Relief Veterinarians

Prompted by rising burnout rates among relief veterinarians, the survey will explore key factors affecting mental well-being and job satisfaction in this rapidly growing group Serenity Vet, a veterinary relief management platform with integrated financial planning tools for veterinarians and clinics, has launched a survey to investigate burnout among relief (locum) veterinarians. The study is…

How to Find a Relief Vet

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

How to Find a Relief Vet: Vetting, Booking, and Getting the Right Fit

Finding a relief vet can feel deceptively simple — until you’re scrambling to cover a last-minute shift or stuck in a packed schedule, realizing the person you brought in is slowing things down instead of helping. It doesn’t have to be that way. A bit of planning upfront can save your team from added stress…

New Feature - Overtime Tracking

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

For Relief Vets

Introducing Overtime Tracking: A Better Way to Handle Overtime

Veterinary shifts don’t always end when the clock says so. Emergencies arise, procedures extend, and patient care takes precedence. To address this, we’re excited to introduce our new Overtime Tracking feature, designed to ensure that relief veterinarians are accurately compensated for every extra hour worked, while providing clinics with a transparent approval process. 🩺 For…

relief veterinary work: what you need to know

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

For Relief Vets

Relief Veterinary Work: What you need to know

If you’ve ever dreamed of a veterinary career that fits around your life, and not the other way around, relief work might be worth a closer look. It’s part of a growing shift in the profession, as more vets move away from traditional full-time roles in search of greater flexibility, variety, and a better work-life…

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