Are all Veterinary Locum Agencies the same for their fees and services?
No, there are huge differences in the way Locum Agencies work. Some job agencies are employment businesses who act as an employer to the locum. The locum works as an employee on behalf of the agency and has no control over his/her locum placement, tax rates or employment conditions. The Recruitment business pays the locum directly, usually at a substantially lower rate than independent locums! Locum Introduction Agencies are taking NO COMISSION off the Locum Vet or Nurse. They only work as a mediator for the veterinary clinic and the Locum. Consequently the Locum works as a self employed contractor or Limited Company and can offset his/her expenses (e.g. for travel, computer, CPD events and insurances) against pending taxes Locums operating as limited companies often attract the highest salary.
