Have you considered giving veterinary relief a try? Hear from Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, a full-time relief vet with Roo, about the benefits of this flexible lifestyle. This ten-minute video will answer your questions about making the transition and setting yourself up for success.
The time comes in every new vet’s career when you realize that you’ve made it. You’re no longer in school, others are looking to you for answers, and, depending on who you are, you’re either flattered or terrified. Probably a combination of both. We’ve all been there. This ...
In today’s day and age, good reviews are more important than ever. You’ve likely taken a look at the Google and Yelp reviews that clients have left for your clinic, but did you know that relief vets & techs can leave reviews on Roo.Vet too? A high rating makes ...
To start with, go into each practice with an open mind. Every hospital I’ve gone to—from the biggest, most advanced specialty hospital to the smallest—has something they do really well and something they struggle with. Even the smallest hospitals (I worked at one with just one doctor and ...
The very first time I walked into my relief shift, I felt a blend of excitement and apprehension. I always enjoy meeting new people and seeing new ways to practice medicine. However, every single time I walk into a new hospital (and sometimes just seeing a new patient), ...
Not everybody is familiar with what relief is or how it can support their hospital staffing. In fact, in the past relief was often considered a 'four-letter word' in the veterinary industry. Roo believes that relief is vital to the community both for employee wellbeing and the clinic's ...
February 22nd is the late Steve Irwin's birthday, and so #NationalWidlifeDay (originally September 4th) was expanded to include today as a way to honor his legacy. How does this relate to you in the veterinary field? Well, every state has different laws regarding who can medically treat what ...
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that scruffing can be a divisive topic in the veterinary community. There are many understandable reasons why veterinarians and technicians have relied on it in the past, but research shows that it isn’t the best practice we can ...
We’re nine months into one of the most difficult times any of us have experienced to date. In the veterinary industry, we’ve been fortunate that our essential work has gone on, mostly uninterrupted. But work isn’t the only thing in peoples’ lives, and just because they’re coming to ...
It’s that time of year again where things start to look festive, people start to gather, and the highways, airports, and train stations are swamped with holiday travelers... ok hopefully this year might look a bit different. COVID-19 will likely have families and pets staying home for the ...
There are many reasons to embrace telemedicine in the veterinary sphere. For one, it's the safest way veterinary practitioners are able to currently interact with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also represents a subtle shift for the industry as a whole, towards embracing technology and meeting ...
Telehealth feels like a new phenomenon because it’s been thrust into the forefront of veterinary practice during COVID-19, but in actuality it has been going on as long as the telephone has existed. Have you ever called a pet parent for follow-up after a surgery? Spoken with a ...
Social media has its advantages - connecting people in an age of seeming disconnect. However one thing it HASN'T been good for is pets' waistlines. The popularity of "chonky" pets online has been soaring, much to the annoyance of veterinary professionals everywhere. For the uninitiated, chonky is just ...
We recently reached out to three Houston-area veterinary hospitals that currently book relief shifts through Roo. Every clinic model has different needs, but the general consensus is that team culture is a huge part of a hospital’s success, both with their clients and with attracting high-quality veterinary talent. ...
Vet schools make sure to teach future veterinarians all about securing a solid contract and getting a steady job right after graduation. But what happens when that first veterinary job isn't what you thought it would be? Enter Roo! For those who need a change of pace, full-time ...
When it comes to landing your dream job within the veterinary profession, there are a few important steps that can help make this happen. They say looking for a job is a job in itself, so be prepared to do some heavy lifting to secure your next career ...
Becoming a veterinarian offers a wide variety of career options. You can be an associate veterinarian at someone else’s hospital, which has the benefit of practicing medicine in one location without worrying about the business side of running a clinic. You can stick with academia and become a ...
Did you want to be a veterinarian when you were little? You probably played animal doctor with your toys, maybe your favorite stuffed animals even had permanent splints on a leg or two. You likely got a summer job as a kennel attendant at your local veterinary clinic, ...
Anyone who has ever worked in an animal health setting knows that there's a wide range of caliber when it comes to veterinary technicians. Anyone can learn the SKILLS required, but there are some qualities that help set some techs above the rest. At Roo, we take quality ...
How well you're able to discuss diagnosis and treatment with your clients can mean the difference between a pet suffering or having a long, healthy life. It can also mean the difference between a one-off customer and a forever client. The way we approach and interact with the ...
A little bit of stress is good... evolutionarily, it's part of our survival. The most vigilant of our ancestors were able to pass on their attentive genes. But once stress crosses the threshold from beneficial to harmful, it becomes very important to address it. [Learn more about The ...
It doesn't matter if you're a vet, a vet tech, a vet assistant or a part time clinic employee... everyone should know how to properly clean and sanitize a kennel. The possibility of disease or infection transmission goes way up as attention to detail goes down. This VETgirl ...
Being a relief vet is challenging- new digs each day, new peeps to work with, unfamiliar clients and pets. How do you cope with the day-to-day challenges of always being the "new guy"? How do you fit in and represent that hospital well, while maintaining your best care ...
"While the “Googler” mentality might seem counterintuitive, pet owners want to be part of the conversation in the clinic. They want to be an active participant in the care of their pets. And when they are empowered to be a collaborative participant in pet care, they become your ...
Turns out maybe you should if you don't already... apparently implementing Fear Free techniques increases clinic visits and improves a hospital's bottom line. It's one of those industry buzzwords that actually has some great data and research behind it. Essentially, the goal is to ease up on restraint ...
Pet parents want to involve their beloved fur babies in their Halloween festivities, but veterinary professionals know that's not always the best or safest idea. Between the dangers of candy and the discomfort or potential choking hazards of Halloween costumes, there's a lot to be spooked by. [Here ...
Whether you're just getting started as a veterinary surgeon or you've been practicing for decades but haven't done surgery in a hot minute, it's worth taking a look at this article from I Love Veterinary. It has simple, clear graphics to help you review. It's never a bad ...
Veterinarians are often the first point of contact for a pet parent who is experiencing behavior trouble in the home. Arm yourself with knowledge so you can provide your clients with valuable feedback before possibly referring them to a qualified behaviorist. If you have compassionate clients who have ...
These nasty critters do more than just gross pet owners out. They are huge disease vectors and can be just about impossible to spot under thick fur. No matter where you live, you'll eventually deal with ticks. This great article from DVM360.com has useful (yucky) factoids you can ...
There Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues. Or is there? Summer can mean getting slammed if people are busy getting new pets, or being bored and slow if they're all on vacation. Read some tips for staying sane during the seemingly interminable summer months from [Dr. Andy ...
Have you considered giving veterinary relief a try? Hear from Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, a full-time relief vet with Roo, about the benefits of this flexible lifestyle. This ten-minute video will answer your questions about making the transition and setting yourself up for success.