Negotiating the terms of veterinary shifts is not just about securing work; it's about creating a sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being. For relief veterinarians, mastering the art of negotiation is critical to achieving predictable income, flexible schedules, and job satisfaction.
Let's look into the negotiation tools available on Serenity Vet!
How to negotiate the pay?
To negotiate the pay, follow these steps:
Click on the corresponding shift you want to book from the Shift Booking page.
On the shift booking sidebar, scroll down to the bottom of the shift information card.
Under the shift pay section, switch the "Negotiate pay" toggle on.
Enter the desired number in the negotiate pay field.
Click the "Apply" button to confirm the shift application.
The clinic will now receive your shift application request. If the clinic accepts the negotiated pay terms, your shift will be approved. If the clinic declines the shift application, you can always reapply for the same shift with new terms.
How to negotiate start and end times?
To negotiate start and end times, follow these steps:
Click on the corresponding shift you want to book from the Shift Booking page.
On the shift booking sidebar, scroll to the shift information card.
If the clinic allows flexible start and end times for the shift, the "Negotiate time" toggle will be located under the time section.
Switch the "Negotiate time" toggle on.
Select the desired start and end times.
Click the "Apply" button to confirm the shift application.
Once you've selected a new start and end time, please remember that the shift pay will be automatically recalculated to correspond to the new hours requested. The clinic will now receive your shift application request. If they accept the negotiated time terms, your shift will be approved. If the clinic declines the shift application, you can always reapply for the same shift with new terms.
How to negotiate dentistry and surgery services?
Negotiating dentistry and surgery is easy! If dentistry and surgery services are set as preferred but not required, there will be options to include or exclude these services on the shift information card. To negotiate dentistry and surgery services, follow these steps:
Click on the corresponding shift you want to book from the Shift Booking page.
On the shift booking sidebar, scroll down to the shift information card.
Verify that Dentistry/Surgery has the "Preferred" mark.
Switch the "Include" toggle off if you would like to exclude the service.
Click the "Apply" button to confirm the shift application.
Please note that when extra pay is suggested for Dentistry and Surgery services, your shift pay will be recalculated to match your shift application terms once you exclude these services.
We hope this information was helpful. Please don't hesitate to send us a message if you need more information.