Roo
Roo is a general practice in San Francisco, CA.
About
Roo is an online platform that connects veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and assistants with animal hospitals for freelance relief work and full-time opportunities. It serves as a staffing solution for hospitals needing short-term personnel or looking to hire, and provides flexible work options for veterinary professionals.
The platform facilitates relief shifts, externships for vet students, and permanent placements through a "Relief-to-Hire" process. It aims to improve work-life balance for veterinary professionals by allowing them to create their own schedules and helps hospitals maintain productivity and staff well-being.
Surgical team
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Danny Leffel
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Jeffrey Bishop-Hill
Every day, I work with hospital managers, veterinarians, techs, and regional directors, helping to solve problems they face.
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John Stearns
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Sam Friedman
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Albert Mangahas
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Jenny Dubowski
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Stephany Lawrence
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Charlotte Weir
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Dean Ramadan
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Audrey Wu
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Allison Foster
Roo's collaborative culture, forward-thinking vision, and focus on people made it the perfect place for me to grow and make a difference.
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Mandi Cleveland
I’m driven by helping my team grow and flourish, supporting them in achieving their own individual aspirations.
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Leo Kukuyev
Roo’s 'AI-native' culture cuts through every layer of the organization and empowers the team to solve difficult problems effectively and have fun doing it!
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Dr. Sidr
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of work does Roo offer for veterinary professionals?
- Roo connects veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and assistants with animal hospitals for freelance relief work. This includes short-term shifts to cover staff absences or busy periods, as well as opportunities for full-time employment through a "Relief-to-Hire" process. Professionals can create their own schedules and choose shifts that fit their availability.
- How does Roo benefit animal hospitals?
- Roo helps animal hospitals find reliable relief coverage from a network of over 20,000 veterinary professionals, allowing them to add appointments and manage busy periods. It also assists in hiring by enabling hospitals to evaluate potential full-time employees through relief work, and offers externship hosting for vet students to build a talent pipeline.
- What support does Roo provide for relief veterinarians regarding administrative tasks?
- Roo aims to simplify relief work for veterinarians by handling administrative tasks that traditionally fall to freelance professionals. This includes managing hospital relationships, accounting, and ensuring payment within two business days. The platform helps veterinarians find shifts efficiently and reduces paperwork.
- Does Roo offer any benefits or resources for its relief professionals?
- Yes, Roo partners with Stride Health to help relief professionals find health, dental, and vision coverage, including assistance with finding plans on Healthcare.gov and qualifying for financial aid. They also recommend professional liability and license defense plans through AVMA PLIT.
- How can veterinary students benefit from Roo?
- Veterinary students can use Roo to find externship opportunities, allowing them to gain hands-on clinical experience, build mentor relationships, and explore different practice types and specialties. The platform offers a search function for over 800 externships to help students kickstart their careers.