Veterinarian pay structures can be surprisingly complex — and sometimes, just plain weird. We’re breaking down the most common ways vets get paid, the misconceptions many have about their own compensation, and the hidden pitfalls in different pay structures. Learn about ProSal, production-based pay, and other models and how each impacts your income. If you’re navigating a new contract or trying to make sense of your paycheck, this conversation will give you fresh insights and might even help you earn more.

Key moments:

(02:05) The three ways vets get paid, and why ProSal isn’t as straightforward as it seems

(09:48) Vet pay structures leave plenty of room for errors (and lost income)

(14:26) Salary plus production sounds stable until you realize you’re actually working on commission

(22:01) Emergency vets: Shift pay makes compensation even more complicated

Links mentioned in this episode:

• A Prescription for Change

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