relief resources

A one-stop shop to feel prepared to get started as a relief professional or hiring them!

relief professional wage calculator

determine your hourly rate as a relief professional!

One way to determine your relief service rates is to figure out what you need to charge to support your business and life while still turning a profit for savings and retirement. Of course, your rates will need to be in line with what your particular market will bear. This handy calculator will help you think about a budget and give you a ballpark of the daily rate you’ll need to charge.

veterinary licensing requirements by state

Because relief professionals frequently have to get licensed in other states,
we have compiled this list of the requirements for licensure across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

ultimate guides

for employers

The Ultimate Guide to Working with Relief Professionals

This guide outlines all the ins and outs of hiring and working with relief professionals so you can feel confident going into that new working relationship.

for Professionals

The Ultimate Guide to Being an Awesome Veterinary Relief Professional

If you’ve never done relief before, it can be daunting to get started. So, we’ve broken down all the essential pieces to help you start your relief journey!

on-demand continuing education

join the Hound Collective and gain access to all the below CE, exclusive perks, and more!

RACE-APPROVED CE
Breathing Easy: Harnessing Breath to Navigate Stress and Anxiety for Vets and Techs
RACE-APPROVED CE
Unleashing Confidence: Fear-Free Practices for Relief Veterinarians
RACE-APPROVED CE
The Relief Vet's Guide to Home Buying
RACE-APPROVED CE
Enhancing the Euthanasia Experience in 5 Easy Ways
RACE-APPROVED CE
Portfolio Careers: Leverage Your Education So You Are Never Bored at Work Again
RACE-APPROVED CE
Brain Food: How Wellbeing & Clinical Medicine Goes Hand-in-Hand
RACE-APPROVED CE
Eye on Relief: Tips to Provide Quality Eye Care Wherever You Are
Roundtable w/ AMERIVET
NAVLE Prep Chat
RACE-APPROVED CE
Management of Urgent and Emergent Cases: A Criticalists Experience in GP and Urgent Relief
RACE-APPROVED CE
Relief Support Personnel: See What You’re Missing!
VETERINARY WELL-BEING buddy
Bringing Lifestyle Medicine to Vet Med: Your Prescription to Thrive!
webinar w/ amerivet
Customizing Individual-Based Anesthesia Plans
RACE-Approved ce
Change Your Scrubs, Change Your Life: How to Harness the Power of Small Changes to Create Big Outcomes
RACE-Approved ce
From Relief to Mentor: Empowering the Next Generation Through Relief Mentorship
RACE-Approved ce
Communication for the Relief Vet
RACE-Approved ce
Roadmap to Starting Your Own Relief Practice
RACE-Approved ce
Negotiating for Relief Veterinary Professionals
RACE-Approved ce
Marketing Yourself as a Relief Vet
webinar recording
Are Relief Vets Ruining or Saving Vet Med?
RACE-approved ce
How to Save for a 6 Month Sabbatical
webinar recording
How to Be a Kicka** Relief Vet
race-approved ce
Seizure Management for Challenging Cases
race-approved ce
Fear Free for Relief Professionals
race-approved ce
A Contract Primer for Relief Veterinarians
race-approved ce
Taming Student Debt as a Relief Vet
race-approved ce
Spectrum of Care: Practical Approaches for Relief Veterinarians
race-approved ce
Anxiety, Courage, and Confidence in Vet Med