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Roo changed my life. It was not a job-seeking opportunity for me at the time, but it led me to my dream job. Somewhere I plan on staying forever.
Two years into Dr. Emily Cameron’s career, she began working Roo relief shifts as a way to fill financial gaps on her own terms and schedule. She liked the freedom and flexibility relief had to offer.
"I was just trying to make ends meet with my financial situation. Relief's a great option for that."
It also gave her a way to see how different teams operated. Veterinary Wellness Center of Green was the first clinic Dr. Cameron ever worked relief at, and the way the team made her feel comfortable stood out immediately. "Right off the bat, I found the people to be so welcoming."
She described the experience as one where she was able to integrate quickly.
Job searching wasn’t on Dr. Cameron’s radar. And yet, there was something about Veterinary Wellness Center of Green. The team really had her back, and the days felt smooth, even when they were busy. So she picked up another shift. And then another. The more time she spent there, the more it clicked.
She wasn’t just seeing a polished first impression, she was seeing how the practice actually ran. Different days, different cases, different moods. She worked side by side with the support staff and got to know the practice manager, Amy Moore.
"If someone was having a hard day, the rest of the staff was there to pick them up."
It gave her a real, unfiltered feel for the culture. But what stood out most was the consistency. And after working relief shifts at other hospitals, with very different experiences, the contrast became obvious. This place was special.
Culture mattered but so did the way the hospital practiced medicine.
Dr. Cameron wanted the time and autonomy to educate, walk through options, and partner with pet owners in decision-making. At Veterinary Wellness Center of Green, she found exactly that. “The medicine that we perform here is aligned with my values, which is hard to find.”
As a newer Vet, mentorship was also very important to Dr. Cameron. The owner, Dr. Troy Larson, was consistently available and especially hands-on in surgery, an area where Dr. Cameron was eager to develop.
"If there's a big surgery, Dr. Larson blocks off time to be able to help me with it. That's how I gained my confidence."
That combination of autonomy and support made a difference. She was able to build skills, ask questions, and grow into the kind of Veterinarian she wanted to be.
By the time Dr. Cameron was presented with a job offer from Veterinary Wellness Center of Green, she was able to confidently say yes. The relationships she forged during four relief shifts meant she wasn’t taking a leap of faith but a career move rooted in knowledge and trust.
"It was almost like an extended working interview. But better!"
Roo made the Relief-to-Hire path simple by wholeheartedly supporting her decision and creating a smooth transition. Even with an hour commute, Dr. Cameron said this full-time opportunity was beyond worth it, and she’s grateful to Roo for introducing her.
"Roo changed my life. It was not a job-seeking opportunity for me at the time, but it led me to my dream job. Somewhere I plan on staying forever."
Relief gave her breathing room and options. The right practice gave her a home.
