Employing a relief DVM is a familiar practice. However, the concept of a Relief Credentialed Veterinary Technician/Nurse is new to managers and practice owners, writes Michelle D. Krasicki-Aune MBA, BS, CVT.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Spring 2020. Link. Enlisting rCVTs in an institution can positively impact and potentially reverse some of the negative financial, client, patient, and team issues. rCVTs can minimize overtime, increase client satisfaction, improve patient care, and allow team members to fully explore paid-time-off benefits increases the overall wellbeing of the veterinary healthcare team.
INSIGHTS: The use of skilled temporary workers is common in most industries. Relief work can provide valuable experience and career flexibility while meeting the needs of a practice team and their clients.
Relief Credentialed Veterinary Technician/Nurse is one of 16 veterinary technician specialties recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.