In addition to pet-sitting, I also am a relief/on-call veterinary technician. If you are a clinic interested in obtaining my services, please read the information below and contact me for further discussion or to schedule an interview.
Does your service area apply to vet clinics?
No, it does not. I will work anywhere in the Greater Austin Area.
Does your insurance cover any workplace injuries in the clinic?
If I sign a I9, then yes, it does. If I sign a W2, I am an employee and therefore covered under your insurance / worker's comp.
Do you consider yourself a contractor or an employee?
I leave it up to each clinic whether they would prefer to have me sign a W2 (employee) or an I9 (independent contractor). My prices are adjusted so that it ends up costing the clinic about the same either way.
Is there a fee associated with your workplace interviews?
No, there is not.
What are your fees for relief work?
If I sign a W2, I charge $14/hr. If I sign an I9, $16/hr. (My fee for a W2 changed because tax laws have changed and now fewer taxes are being taken out of the paycheck, which means I have to pay more out of pocket.)
What is your policy for getting payment on services?
I don't really have one. Some clinics prefer to write a check at the end of each shift. Others prefer to mail a check at the end of each payroll cycle. Still others prefer to have me sign up for direct deposit. As long as I receive payment in a reasonable time period, I am flexible.
Which veterinary softwares are you familiar with?
I have used Avimark, Cornerstone, DVManager, and DVMax, although I might need to brush up on one or the other if it's been a few months since I've used it. Regardless, I am a fast learner, so I will pick any software program up fairly quickly.
Our clinic has fairly detailed protocol as to how our technicians do their jobs. How can we use you in a meaningful way if you are unfamiliar with our protocols?
As I said earlier, I am a fast learner. But beyond that, many clinics that have fairly rigid systems in place have still been able to make use of me by throwing me back in the lab or treatment area. I can place catheters, draw blood, collect urine (free catch, cystocentesis, or catheterization), change bandages, or whatever other jobs need to get done in treatment. I also greatly enjoy and am proficient at labwork---not just running the machines and doing PCV/TPs, but fecal floats and directs, urine chemistry and sediments, ear and skin cytologies (NOT FNAs, though!), and blood smears/differentials. And yes, I'm very good at documenting everything I do. I am generally happy to do whatever work needs to be done, and like to stay busy. If you are short-handed, I will find ways that I can help.
Can we call you at a moment's notice, or do we need to schedule in advance?
I am happy to receive calls at any time. You are welcome to schedule in advance for a planned leave of absence, or call me in a pinch when a technician is unexpectedly unavailable to work their shift. Because I am also a pet sitter and am working towards getting my behavioral certification, I may not always be able to drop what I'm doing and come right away, but oftentimes I can and will do so.
Are you willing to work at an emergency/24-hr hospital? A specialty hospital? With exotics? With large animals/horses?
Yes! I have worked at an emergency clinic before, I frequently do relief work for a specialty hospital, I have worked with exotics at a couple of different clinics, and have very limited experience working with large animals and horses. But as I've said before, I'm a fast and eager learner, have plenty of common sense, and am never afraid to ask questions! Put me to work!
Can we get a copy of your resume?
Certainly! Click here to download a copy.
If you have any other questions or would like to schedule an interview, feel free to contact me.