FlexVet: How to Be One, How to Hire One: The Comprehensive Practice Guide for Relief and Part-time Veterinarians: 2019 Revised Kindle Edition

FlexVet is an essential resource for anyone who is searching for a way to better control their lives and schedules. This 2019 Revised Edition includes updates about taxes, technology, and more. Practice owners and practice managers can assess their needs and then find the appropriate person to fill those needs. Associate veterinarians (FlexVets) who desire more flexibility or choice can determine whether relief or part-time work is best for their situation. Using this book, everyone can find the right match.

Employers
Self-assessment quizzes
Do I need a technician, a relief veterinarian, or a part-time veterinarian?
How to find the best match for your practice culture
Check lists for hiring relief and part-time veterinarians
Insurance needs for flex-vets (and who pays)

Part-Time Veterinarians
Part-timer scheduling: Coordinating your needs with theirs
Step-by-step guide for creating a part-timer’s contract
Variations of flexible and part-time work schedules, including job-sharing, flex-time, compressed work weeks, seasonal work, and more
(Useful for other part-time team members, too!)

Relief Veterinarians
What’s best for me–relief or part-time work?
Contract tips and samples
Guide to setting fees and policies
Pre-work checklists for relievers and employers
Independent contractor criteria

Tips for the Whole Team
Tips for enhancing teamwork with flex-vets
Check lists to improve consistency and continuity
Communicating with clients to increase their acceptance and trust of flex-vets
Crucial steps to develop seamless transitions between shifts