Earn 2x per hour
Earn $144 an hour, nearly double the hourly rate of the average Vet
Flexible schedule
Create your own schedule & choose the shifts you want
Fast payments
Get paid via direct deposit in as little as two business days
No. As a relief veterinarian, taxes are not taken out of your income, so you’ll get paid every cent you see listed on the shift card. However, you will be responsible for paying taxes on this income at a later date, so we recommend setting some of your Roo earnings aside for tax payments.
Roo provides a number of resources and significant help with your taxes as an independent contractor, which you can find in our Tax Center. Roo's platform automatically keeps track of your earnings and milage to help you file taxes each year.
Getting paid with Roo is fast and easy — immediately after you rate a shift, you’ll be paid via direct deposit in as little as two business days!
When you first join Roo, you’ll be prompted through a one-time setup where you fill out a W-9 form and link your bank account. After that, all payments are sent to you automatically, no waiting around and no chasing it down!
No! It’s completely free for vets. It costs nothing to join, and there are no membership fees or other costs. You’ll only make money with Roo.
No! You have complete control over your schedule. Only work when you want, period. Take as much time off as you like, Roo will always be here for you.
No! Roo stands for the freedom of vets everywhere. Therefore, Roo does not require vets to sign a non-compete to work through our platform.
Yes! Even if you're employed full-time, you can always pick up relief shifts to earn extra money. Relief work is also a great way to try new hospitals and specialties and learn from other doctors. Roo is free to join with no membership fees and no penalties for inactivity so you have nothing to lose!
Hospitals have no visibility into your profile, contact info, or search activity until you request a shift. Hospitals also have no way of seeing who is on the platform. Your activity is hidden from all Roo hospitals until you reach out to them.
While Roo does not require you have personal liability insurance, we highly recommend getting your own coverage as you won’t be covered under the hospital’s policy as an independent contractor. Roo has teamed with the AVMA to offer PLIT plans that are affordable and convenient. You can get covered for a whole year for less than half of what you’ll make working just one shift!
The average Roo shift pays $1,249 for just one day of work, and Roo relief vets earn $137 an hour on average — that's nearly twice as the hourly rate of the average full-time associate vet.
Request the shifts you need to reach your loftiest financial goals like freeing yourself from student loans or putting a down payment on your first home.
"Roo allows me the ability to prioritize my young son. I can build my schedule around his school schedule, holidays, and vacation for his birthday. I’ve never had so much freedom to be able to prioritize my family."
Roo was created to maximize your flexibility and autonomy. You’re in complete control of where, when, and how much you work so you can make time for what’s most important while achieving your income goals.
We’ll always let you know exactly what you’ll be paid up front and other important details before you commit to any shift.
As a 1099 contract employee, when you get paid, you'll receive every penny. However, you'll be responsible for paying taxes on any Roo income you earn, so we recommend planning ahead by setting some money aside for taxes.
Don't worry, Roo has you covered with a wide variety of tax resources to help you manage your taxes while saving as much as possible through a variety of tax write-offs available just for relief vets!
Roo for Vet Students
Roo Uni is the first-ever veterinary externship platform, making it easy for students to find hands-on learning opportunities at over 800 top animal hospitals across 47 states. And it’s completely free!
