For Relief Vets

“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:…

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…

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…

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…

The veterinary world isn’t just about full-time clinic jobs anymore. More and more vets are looking for careers that fit their lives, not the other way around. That’s where relief and part-time veterinary work come in. Both offer a break from the traditional 40-hour workweek, but they do it in very different ways. So, which…

A New Feature That Rewards Productivity Relief veterinarians play a crucial role in keeping veterinary clinics running smoothly. However, traditional pay models don’t always reflect the value they bring to a practice. Most relief vets are paid a flat rate per shift, no matter how much revenue they generate. This means a vet who brings…