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This Week | Independent practices worldwide are facing unique challenges, but we're here with 7 success tactics that are working right now for thriving clinics. Curious about the freedom of locum relief work? We take you through a day in the life of a successful relief vet. On the compliance front, there's an important alert about a relief agency’s questionable practices, and for practice owners, we dive into smart strategies to stop inventory management from eating into your profits. We've got exciting opportunities from Maryland to Melbourne, including managing vet positions and emergency roles, plus plenty of Locum Relief listings to explore. Our news and trends section examines everything from AI face recognition detecting pain in goats to the latest on cyber security threats affecting practices, and we take a look at some encouraging news about veterinary graduate debt trends. And as always...please take care of yourself; you deserve it, and if you can, someone else too 🤗

📰 Your Veterinary News & Trends

💡 Independent Practice Challenges - 7 Success Tactics That Are Working Now

Are your scheduling gaps getting wider while other practices' appointment books are full? Have talented staff members left for practices offering "better technology" or "more flexible working conditions"? Is your practice management system starting to feel more like a barrier than a benefit?

You're not alone. Independent veterinary practices worldwide are facing unprecedented pressures that threaten their sustainability and growth. But here's the good news: practices that recognize and address these warning signs aren't just surviving—they're thriving. Drawing from insights shared by our global VeterinaryModa Community, here are the critical challenges you need to address now, along with practical solutions that work...

⏳ A Day in the Life of a Locum Relief Vet

Ever wondered what freedom looks like in veterinary medicine? For an increasing number of veterinarians, it takes the form of locum relief work – a career path that’s reshaping traditional practice paradigms. From newly minted graduates to experienced practitioners seeking a change, more vets are discovering the unique advantages of this flexible career option. But beyond the obvious perks of schedule control and varied experience, what does this role actually entail? We’ve shadowed a successful locum vet to bring you a practical, unfiltered look at their daily routine. Buckle up for a journey through a professional option that’s redefining work-life balance in veterinary medicine…

🚨 Relief business impersonates veterinarian in online group

In a masquerade that began eight years ago, a Texas-based veterinary relief agency called Evette (ex-VetIQ) has been using the identity and license number of at least one veterinarian to access veterinarian-only Facebook groups and possibly other veterinarians' identities to infiltrate online platforms of rival businesses...

📈 From stockpile to streamlined - Stop tripping over tomorrow's profits

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more inventory is better, driven by the fear of running out of essential items, the lure of bulk orders to save money, or a tempting special offer that seems too good to pass up. But here’s the catch: when you start piling up inventory as a safety net, you’re actually tying up a significant amount of funds that could be better used elsewhere in your practice...

🩺Job Of The Week

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Accidents and illnesses are an inevitable part of pet parenthood, and treatment costs can be challenging. Pet insurance protects owners' wallets while leading to better health outcomes and fewer financial decisions between pet parents and their veterinary teams…but which pet insurance plans should you choose or recommend?

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🩺Featured Jobs USA + Canada

Emergency Veterinarian

🔸Los Angeles🔸CA🔸USA🔸We are seeking an internship-trained DVM or a seasoned ER DVM for a full-time emergency overnight position. All shifts include overlap with evening emergency and critical care doctors. We offer block scheduling to add more days off in a row. We are staffed with board-certified criticalists to support the entire ER team. Join our growth-focused environment where your development is our priority.

Veterinarian

🔸Delhi🔸NY🔸USA🔸We have been serving our community for over 65 years! We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment while also maintaining strong, caring relationships with our clients. Our clinic is nestled in the Catskill Mountains, in an area that fosters an ideal living and working environment for all ages. We have much to offer from hiking and fishing to breweries and shopping!

Small Animal Veterinarian

🔸Bedford🔸PA🔸USA🔸Join our established practice that has been a cornerstone in our community for over fifty years, delivering exceptional veterinary care. Engage with our team of passionate and skilled veterinary professionals armed with the resources to provide quality medicine and surgery. Enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance in a location and community that offers an ideal lifestyle, making every day rewarding both personally and professionally.

🔎The Fresh Way to Find Veterinarians, Nurses & Technicians

Discover the power of Social Media Recruitment Marketing with Veterinary Jobs Marketplace. Our unique Reach, Frequency, and Story strategy, combined with exclusive One-to-One Outreach, connects you to top veterinary talent. Tap into our network of 347,000+ professionals on social media, 83,000+ opt-in email members, and global web presence. Ready to add innovation to your hiring process? Learn how we can transform your recruitment strategy today…

🩺Featured Jobs Australia + NZ + ASIA

Small Animal Veterinarian

🔸Samford Village🔸QLD🔸Australia🔸We are looking for an experienced small animal vet to join our amazing hospital! Why join our team? We support each other. We work hard. We collaborate. We always hold the patients’ needs first and foremost. We have vets with many decades of experience to assist you. We problem-solve together. Enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.

Veterinarian

🔸Redcliffe🔸QLD🔸Australia🔸Join our warm, welcoming, and highly collaborative team. This opportunity will suit an experienced vet or a recent graduate with some basic surgical and dental skills and a desire to continue developing professionally and personally. If you're a recent graduate, you'll have the comradery of another recent graduate and the support of 3 experienced vets as your confidence grows.

Lead Veterinarian

🔸Sydney🔸NSW🔸Australia🔸Are you ready to take your veterinary career to the next level? Our clinic, a beloved pillar of the community for over 30 years, is searching for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead Veterinarian to help us continue delivering outstanding care. This is your chance to lead a talented team and shape the future of our clinic – whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time, we’ve got a place for you!

📊 Add our VetConnect Ad Campaigns to your marketing mix…

In today’s fast-paced veterinary industry, successfully competing for decision-makers attention is paramount for your product or service. Our VetConnect Ad Campaigns offer an unparalleled bridge for you to target and connect with veterinary professionals directly, ensuring your software, equipment, pharmaceutical, CE, or nutrition offer isn’t just seen but also remembered. Tap into our network of 347,000+ veterinary professionals on social media, 83,000+ opt-in email members, and a global web presence. Transform your marketing strategy today...

🩺Featured Jobs UK + Europe + Worldwide

Small Animal Vet

🔸Barking🔸Greater London🔸UK🔸We are currently on the lookout for a Small Animal Vet to join our growing, motivated team! We are committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged to be themselves, where difference is celebrated, and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. Regular in-clinic patient consults and routine surgery, workomng as a sole practitioner when required.

Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend

🔸Sutton🔸Surrey🔸UK🔸Whether seeking a supplementary role, aiming to enhance your ECC skills, or to re-enter the veterinary world, Vets Now Sutton awaits. If you are looking for one shift a week, or one a month, we will be guided by you in how to make your weekends work. Along with being supported in clinic with committed colleagues, our central support teams are here to help too. Discover more...

Head Veterinary Surgeon

🔸Dagenham🔸Greater London🔸UK🔸We are on the lookout for a Head Small Animal Vet to join our growing, motivated team! Should you be at the stage in your career where you are wanting that next step, we would love to hear from you! We are committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged to be themselves, where difference is celebrated, and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

🏥 Find Locum Relief Jobs & Shifts 24/7…

🏥 NEEDED ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinarian - GP

🔸Los Angeles🔸California🔸USA🔸We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering a wide variety of veterinary services designed to keep every beloved pet companion in excellent health. From wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care and soft tissue surgeries, we offer services to meet all pets...

🏥 NEEDED ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinarian - Emergency

🔸Melbourne🔸Victoria🔸AUSTRALIA🔸We provide Veterinary services through our three clinics and 24/7 animal hospital. We are an independently owned clinic-our Directors are Vets themselves and work on the floor supporting and mentoring our hard-working clinic team. Accommodation is provided. Our services cover Emergency and GP...

🏥 NEEDED ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinarian - Emergency

🔸London🔸England🔸UK🔸Led by Veterinary Surgeon Jeremy, our friendly, experienced E&CC team in Hendon deliver exceptional client and patient care. We're open 24 hours a day to care for every beloved companion. Welcoming locum veterinarians with enthusiasm, our practice ensures a collaborative setting, complete...

🩺 Find Locum Relief Vets, Nurses & Technicians 24/7…

🩺 AVAILABLE ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinarian - GP

🔸Cypress🔸Texas🔸USA🔸I have been providing relief services for 3 years. I enjoy providing a helping hand to my colleagues and helping them feel like their clinic, clients, and staff are in good hands. I enjoy client education, and there is no better care than wellness care. I look forward to meeting you and your...

🩺 AVAILABLE ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinarian - GP

🔸Brisbane🔸Queensland🔸AUSTRALIA🔸My name is Chelsea, I’m originally from Ireland and have worked as a vet for 3 years. I have experience in both GP and ECC small animal work and am competent at routine surgeries and consults. I enjoy building relationships with clients during routine vaccines but also enjoy working up cases that you...

🩺 AVAILABLE ➡️ Locum Relief Veterinary Nurse - RVN

🔸Wolverhampton🔸England🔸UK🔸Hi, my name is Julie, and I have been nursing since 2002. I am very confident in all aspects of nursing. I have worked with small animals, large animals, equine and exotics over the years. I also have over five years of management experience, so am confident with sole...

📣 Veterinary Trends News & Memes

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🐐 Scientists Trained AI to Detect Faces in Pain...in Goats.

⚠️ A cyberattack temporarily shut down urgent care services, limited emergency room operations, and resulted in the replacement of 30 devices.

🎄 Furry friends face a minefield of hazards as pet emergency visits usually spike around this time of year.

⭐ The 25 Most Fascinating Veterinarians to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

🤐 Trained veterinary caregivers wear the title of nurse with pride even though, like Voldemort, the word cannot be spoken.

💉 When clients decline vaccines...should you try to be more persuasive?

💰 The debt-to-income ratio for new veterinarians entering full-time employment is finally trending down.

🚫 VetPartners in the UK announced the sudden closure of four clinics where staff had been negotiating solutions for low pay and poor working conditions

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