The Rise of the Relief Vet: A Growing Solution to the Industry’s Workforce Crisis

In response to veterinary shortage issues, a growing trend in the field has emerged: the rise of the relief veterinarian. Relief veterinarians, also known as locum veterinarians, provide temporary coverage for veterinary practices. These professionals step in to fill staffing gaps caused by vacations, illness, or the general shortage of veterinarians, offering a flexible and often much-needed solution to the industry’s workforce crisis.