I provide dependable, high-quality veterinary relief services for general practice hospitals seeking seamless coverage and continuity of care. As a licensed veterinarian with experience in fast-paced clinical settings, I integrate quickly into your team and maintain the standards your clients expect.

Clinical Services

I am comfortable managing a wide range of general practice responsibilities, including:

• Wellness exams and preventive care
• Sick visits and case workups
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Interpretation of laboratory results and diagnostics
• Client communication and medical record documentation

I am also happy to perform routine surgical procedures such as spays and neuters. To ensure patient safety and efficiency, I prefer to complete a few shifts first in order to become familiar with your staff, protocols, and surgical workflow before scheduling surgeries.

My approach prioritizes efficiency, clear communication, and practical, evidence-based medicine to keep your schedule running smoothly while ensuring patients receive thorough, attentive care.

Practice Integration

I understand the importance of consistency in a hospital setting. I adapt to your protocols, software, and workflow to minimize disruption and support your existing team. Whether covering planned time off or unexpected gaps in staffing, I aim to provide reliable coverage with minimal onboarding.

Client Experience

I maintain a professional, approachable demeanor with clients, focusing on clear explanations and realistic treatment options. My goal is to uphold your hospital’s reputation while building trust with pet owners during each visit.

Availability

Relief services are available for scheduled coverage, including vacations, medical leave, and high-volume periods. Advance booking is recommended to ensure availability.

Rates

Rates have been adjusted to accommodate increased hospital caseloads and growing demand for relief coverage over the past year.

• Minimum 8 hours billed per weekday.

• Minimum 5 hours billed per weekend day.

• Time is billed in 15-minute increments.

• After the first 8 hours, time and a half is charged for each additional hour.

• A copy of hours worked will be provided with each invoice.

• A travel charge applies if traveling more than 30 miles from my home.

Note Regarding Hours

Hours begin at the start of my shift and end at the conclusion of my shift.

Holiday Hours

All Sundays and holidays are billed at the holiday hourly rate. Christmas holiday rates apply for all dates booked from December 24th through January 1st.

Breaks or Lunch Breaks in Schedule

A minimum 1-hour break for lunch, during which I may physically leave the hospital, is required for every 8-hour shift (e.g., 9–5 shifts). This break is billable and included in hourly calculations.

Out-of-State Jobs

For out-of-state assignments, in addition to the hourly rate, the hospital is responsible for travel and lodging expenses. This typically includes airfare, rental car, and Airbnb or equivalent lodging near the hospital.

Depending on travel requirements, an additional day on either end of the assignment may be billed if travel logistics prevent me from working elsewhere during that time.

These expenses are invoiced separately from per diem work and are due separately and upon receipt.

For any job requiring licensure in a state where I am not already licensed, the hospital is responsible for reimbursement of associated licensure costs.

Cancellation Policy

I understand that circumstances may require schedule changes.

• Cancellations made more than 14 days in advance of the scheduled date will not incur a fee.

• Cancellations made within 7–14 days of the scheduled date will incur a half-day minimum charge unless the date is rebooked. A good-faith effort will be made to rebook cancelled dates, though short-notice booking may not always be possible.

• Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the scheduled date will incur a full-day charge.

• This policy is discretionary and may be applied on a case-by-case basis.

If an out-of-state assignment is cancelled after travel arrangements have been made, the hospital is responsible for reimbursement of all non-refundable travel expenses including airfare, rental car, and lodging.

Note Regarding Euthanasia

As a per diem veterinarian, I only perform emergency euthanasia. Emergency euthanasia applies to patients that are in severe distress, clearly suffering, or cannot be helped through medical treatment or further diagnostics.

I do not perform scheduled euthanasia appointments and request that these are managed by the patient’s primary veterinarian or regular hospital doctor.