If you’re like me and enjoy earning money but not thinking about it - and would prefer it if it took care of itself - the idea of saving for retirement seems painful. And for the self-employed individual, the absence of an employer-based plan can be daunting. So what do you do? Where do you
Meredith Jones is a veterinarian and financial expert. She co-founded the Veterinary Financial Summit and started a Facebook group that helps thousands of vets combat student debt. With everyone from Forbes to CNN predicting a 2023 recession, now is the time to buckle down on your finances. What if we could reframe how you think
In celebration of National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we're excited to release our very first batch of data on relief tech rates! Earlier in the year, we surveyed all our veterinarian and technician members. We listed a number of salary ranges and then asked: Which range best represents the average going hourly rate in the
Here's the next batch of relief rates survey results for you, hot off the presses! Earlier in the year, we surveyed all our veterinarian and technician members. We listed a number of salary ranges and then asked: Which range best represents the average going hourly rate in the state(s) you practice? (Note: We specifically did
I get constant questions about what relief vets charge across the United States. I'm happy to finally offer up some exciting information on that topic! Earlier in the year, we surveyed all our veterinarian and technician members. We listed a number of salary ranges and then asked: Which range best represents the average going hourly
Want the freedom to take months off every year? How much time do you dedicate to time off each year? Two weeks? Three? Four? Do you take them consecutively, or a few days at a time? And how much of that time is spent truly relaxing and experiencing the peace and calm you deserve? I
Today’s Veterinary Business recently published an article praising relief vets to the moon and back! Big thank you to author Lauren Catenacci, Ph.D. Read "8 Ways to Bond With a Relief Veterinarian" by clicking here. Below is a summary of the article. Catenacci wrote about how relief vets offer long term solutions to the problems
Ramit Sethi, best-selling author of “I Will Teach You to Be Rich,” wrote that “automating your money will be the single most profitable system you will ever build.” As busy veterinary professionals, we may not have the time to track each dollar going in and out on a daily basis. If we wait until
“Carpe per diem – seize the check.” – Robin Williams Check out this blog post I wrote for VetPartners and learn more about what gets factored into a relief veterinarian’s fee structure. https://www.vetpartners.org/blog/ Ideas, comments, and questions are always welcome! What goes into your fees as a relief veterinarian? We’d love to hear from you!
Seriously, What’s the Deal? This is what my dog looks like when he sleeps. Mouth agape. Eyes half-open. Checked out. This is similar to how my face looks when I’m trying to understand my insurance policies and where I have coverage lapses. Relief vets who work as true independent contractors (in tax speak, a
