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As the demand for Locum Relief staff has boomed in recent years, so has the number of vets eager to capitalise on the potential monetary and work-life balance perks of such roles. As a keen and savvy Relief Vet, you will want to ensure that you attract your pick of the available work on offer. Here are the top five professional traits that will help you offer gold standard, in-demand Locum Relief veterinary services…

Remember how Charlie’s Angels received practical assistance from Bosley, whilst Batman had Alfred managing his personal life? As a highly in-demand locum relief veterinary professional, you too will benefit from some background support to achieve your full medical superhero potential. Unless you also happen to be a multi-millionaire who can afford a butler, we’d suggest utilizing these six super helpful apps to help you stay focused, calm, and collected both on and off the job…

Locum relief work can alleviate some of the stressors associated with permanent positions, whilst still allowing veterinarians, nurses and vet techs to perform the clinical work they enjoy. Many veterinarians, nurses and vet techs have considered moving to locum relief work to experience all the financial and lifestyle benefits it can potentially offer. If you’re ready to make the leap to locum work, check out our practical tips for achieving the ultimate “Low-stress, Fear-Free” locum relief lifestyle – no Feliway required!…

If you have considered a transition to relief or locum medicine, you’re not alone. An increasing number of veterinarians are looking to locum relief work as a way to maximize flexibility and quality of life, while also earning a lucrative income. Relief medicine appeals to a wide variety of vets, from parents wanting more time with their children to young vets seeking time for travel and adventure, and more. Before making a transition to relief or locum medicine, you should understand what working as a relief vet actually entails. How will your days flow, and what will be expected of you? So, to help you out here is a day in the life of a locum relief vet…

Like many practice owners, you may be finding yourself a bit short-staffed these days. As the demand for veterinary services increases, there simply aren’t enough veterinarians to fill every single open position. In many practices, this shortage means temporarily relying on the help of a locum relief vet. While locum relief veterinarians can offer tremendous value to your practice and help with filling in gaps, they can also be in short supply. Depending on your location, there may be a limited number of locum relief vets in your area, and there might be a surprisingly large number of practices courting them. Read on to learn how you can make your practice stand out, improving your likelihood of finding, attracting and keeping high-quality locum relief assistance…

With an increasing number of pets and amplified demand for high-quality pet care, veterinary teams are feeling the pressure more than ever before. As a competent locum relief veterinary professional, every day you are more welcome than a bowl of ice cream at a children’s birthday party! Read on to discover the top five benefits of locum relief veterinary work, plus our practical tips for expanding your career into the locum relief space, be it full-time or occasionally…

Setting boundaries means being honest about what you can and cannot handle right now…and often that is a daunting admission…an admission that we are indeed human, have our limitations and need to be constantly balancing and rebalancing work, life and play. So, perhaps if we all learned how to set better boundaries, we could foster more mutual respect and compassion, rather than resentment and anger, and we might just be on the right path to improving the overall mental health of the veterinary profession. Here are some key steps towards setting mutually beneficial boundaries…

Returning to work after a period of parental leave can be a rewarding yet daunting organisational juggle. Whether you’re seeking a financial boost, mental stimulation, or some actual adult conversation (or all three!), we’ve got some practical tips on how to get your figurative ducks lined up for a smooth transition back into the workplace. By bearing in mind the organisational and self-care advice outlined here, you should be able to juggle your way toward a healthy, sustainable long-term balance between working and parenting.

Early in our careers, many of us will marvel at a more experienced veterinary colleague and think, “If only I could take an exact copy of their professional brain…”. The sad news is: you can’t. The good news is: you don’t need to! With some hands-on experience and learning, you are going to become your version of Veterinarian Extraordinaire! In the meantime, your composed, knowledgeable future self has kindly sent back in time the following pieces of helpful advice that they know you’ll appreciate an early heads-up on now…