In this episode, we reconnect with Jeffrey Bishop-Hill, SVP of Marketplace at Roo, to discuss the company's remarkable growth and expansion across the veterinary relief marketplace. With 5,000 veterinarians working shifts through their platform last year, Roo is addressing critical staffing shortages while providing flexible work options that help combat veterinary burnout.
We explore how the veterinary industry is evolving, including trends in practice consolidation, changing client behaviors, and the ongoing challenges of veterinary staffing. Jeff shares insights into how veterinarians are using relief platforms - from busy moms keeping their licenses active to full-time relief workers finding their perfect practice match.
The conversation takes a deeper turn as we discuss one of veterinary medicine's most heartbreaking challenges: economic euthanasia. With 500,000 pets euthanized annually not because they're sick, but because families can't afford treatment, we explore how this crisis contributes to veterinary burnout and affects the entire pet care ecosystem.
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing the Petworking Angel Fund!
We're launching a new initiative to prevent economic euthanasia by providing funding for treatable medical conditions when families can't afford care. The fund launches with our inaugural charity golf tournament - the Petworking Angel Fund Open on September 22nd, 2025, at Vermont National Country Club in Burlington, Vermont.
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About Our Guests:Jeffrey Bishop-Hill is SVP of Marketplace at Roo, the leading platform connecting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with hospitals needing relief staffing.
Get Involved:🏌️ Register for the Angel Fund Open: bit.ly/angelfundopen💼 Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://maiastrategy.com/angel-fund-open/#📧 Contact us about Angel Fund partnerships
Connect with Roo:Website: roovet.comCareers: Visit roovet.com and scroll to careers section
Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & Roo's Growth03:41 - Geographic Expansion & New Markets08:19 - Veterinary Staffing Trends & Client Behavior11:35 - How Veterinarians Use Relief Platforms16:22 - Economic Trends in Veterinary Medicine21:29 - Pet Insurance & Preventive Care Crisis24:15 - Economic Euthanasia Statistics26:58 - ANNOUNCING: The Petworking Angel Fund29:22 - Angel Fund Open Golf Tournament Details32:46 - Why This Matters to the Industry36:01 - How to Get Involved
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