Rates and Policies
My fee for veterinary relief services is $150 per hour on weekdays and 50% higher per hour on weekends and holidays or any time exceeding 10 hours for a given shift. This rate is not negotiable. The rate may differ depending on the types of services I am asked and consent to provide.
It's important to understand that as an independent contractor, I handle my own share of taxes, including Medicare and Social Security (self-employment tax). Additionally, I cover expenses such as workers' compensation, malpractice insurance, general liability insurance, and health insurance. I also manage my own continuing education, office supplies, and travel / accommodation expenses. These rates reflect not only these expenditures but also my extensive experience in the field of veterinary medicine and the unique skillsets I offer from completing advanced training above what is required of the average practitioner.
Rates
The minimum booking is 8 hours unless otherwise discussed and agreed upon. One hour of paid lunch break time is included in all bookings that are 8 or more hours in length.
Minimum Booking
I acknowledge that there are instances where scheduled work may need to be canceled. If a cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the scheduled date, no fee will be incurred. However, cancellations made within the a certain time window of the agreed-upon schedule will result in a percentage of the contracted fee being charged as indicated below.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fees:
100% of fees for less than 7 days notice
75% of fees for 1-2 weeks notice
50% of fees for 2-4 weeks notice
No fee for cancellations greater than 30 days notice.
This fee may be waived in special circumstances only.
You will typically receive an invoice within 24-48 hours of work being completed. Invoices are due within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice. This can also be timed with your payroll.