Dear Practice Owner, We are both small business owners, colleagues, community members, and as veterinarians, stewards of public health. We have a wonderful symbiotic relationship and I rely on you for my livelihood. You keep me in business by trusting me to care for your practice as needed, and I help you take breaks or keep up with extra

I know I’m a relief vet, but I’m going to say it anyway. The relief vet community is amazing. And this coronavirus situation is proving the truth of this statement. Relief vets are well suited to handle this moment with grace and professionalism. It’s a moment that requires flexibility – got it, collegiality – yep,

I received a text yesterday from an awesome relief vet friend of mine who lives in a COVID-19 hot zone. Taking into consideration frequent contact with her elderly grandparents, she was flirting with the idea of canceling her scheduled relief shifts for the next few weeks to socially distance herself from the pet-owning public and