Don’t Sign Yet: The Truth About Veterinary Offer Letters

01/09/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Don’t Sign Yet: The Truth About Veterinary Offer Letters

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In this episode of Office Hours with Roasa Law, Dr. Lance Roasa and paralegal Steve Kellner dive into one of the most common, and risky, moves new veterinary grads and seasoned professionals make: signing an offer letter too soon. They break down why offer letters are not just harmless placeholders, the hidden implications of signing early, and how a casual decision can lock you into unfavorable terms.They discuss:Why almost every veterinary job starts with an offer letter—and why that’s not always a good thingThe psychological (and financial) weight of signing earlyWhat should be included in an offer letter vs. what’s usually left outHow to ask for the full employment contract without sounding confrontationalReal stories from the negotiation trenches, including how a few small questions saved veterinarians tens of thousands of dollarsWhether you're a new grad, a specialist, or a vet considering a job change, this episode will make you think twice before putting pen to paper.