{"id":10627,"date":"2021-08-11T13:32:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T20:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/?p=10627"},"modified":"2022-06-15T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T17:48:04","slug":"carevet-100000-sign-on-bonuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/carevet-100000-sign-on-bonuses\/","title":{"rendered":"CareVet Sign-On Bonuses Top Out at $100,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

CareVet is dangling a massive payday \u2014 up to $100,000 \u2014 in front of veterinarians to fill positions in 28 locations, but the clinicians must hurry because the offer expires Oct. 31.<\/p>\n

The sign-on bonuses require a three-year employee contract, or they can be prorated if a shorter commitment is given. The amounts vary based on \u201cthe growth potential of the hospital and the market,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver 85% of open positions have a $60,000 or more bonus and 50% have a $90,000 or more bonus,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

The U.S. veterinary industry is struggling with a shortage<\/a> of doctors, technicians and other team members just about everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cAttracting and retaining top talent is one of CareVet\u2019s top priorities,\u201d company CEO Greg Siwak said. \u201cWe understand that without outstanding team members, we can\u2019t provide the best level of care or serve as many pets in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

CareVet, which operates 80 hospitals in 27 states, has increased employee compensation in recent months. The St. Louis company enacted a $15 minimum hourly wage<\/a> in April 2021, and it launched a revenue-sharing program that pays hospital team members up to $2,080 annually.<\/p>\n

The markets where veterinarian bonuses are offered are:<\/p>\n