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Reach your financial goals faster
Roo connects veterinarians with hospitals for part-time relief work that pays $1,200 a shift on average, nearly twice the average rate of a full-time associate vet!
Roo connects Veterinarians with over 10,000 animal hospitals so they can earn more on their schedule with relief shifts.
Quickly save for a vacation or pay down student loans with high-paying relief shifts.
Earn 2x per hour
Earn $140 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
Earn more, get paid fast
Make $140 an hour on average, hopping into your bank account in just a few days
Flexible to fit your lifestyle
Create your own schedule and choose the hospitals you want to work with
Largest relief network
Find shifts you love with over 10,000 hospitals to choose from
Pays 2x the average Vet rate
Make $140 an hour, double the hourly rate of the average Vet*
Flexible schedule
Create your own schedule by choosing shifts at nearby hospitals
Largest relief network
Pick from over 10,000 hospitals with plenty of opportunities you’ll love
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! 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 $1,200 for just one day of work, and Roo relief vets earn $140 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’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 Vet hourly earnings" calculated for completed Roo shifts from 01/01/25 - 12/31/25. "Avg. hourly Vet rate" is an estimated hourly equivalent calculated from avg. professional income and avg. hours worked per week in the 2026 AVMA Report on the Economic State of the Veterinary Profession (based on 2025 survey data). Actual earnings vary by location, shift type, date of coverage, and other shift details.