Roo is an online platform that connects veterinary professionals with hospitals seeking relief staff, allowing veterinarians and technicians to create flexible schedules and earn higher hourly rates. This service addresses staffing shortages in veterinary practices, helping hospitals maintain productivity while reducing employee burnout and turnover.
Funding
$16.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Veterinary hospitals often face staffing shortages due to employee time off, burnout, and turnover, which can negatively impact productivity and strain existing staff. Finding qualified relief veterinarians and technicians to fill these gaps can be time-consuming and challenging.
Solution
Roo provides a platform that connects veterinary professionals seeking flexible work arrangements with hospitals in need of temporary staffing. The platform allows veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to create profiles, set their availability, and browse available shifts at nearby hospitals. Hospitals can post open shifts, review applicant profiles, and quickly secure coverage from a large network of qualified professionals. Roo streamlines the relief staffing process, handling payroll, taxes, and payments, enabling hospitals to maintain productivity and provide consistent care while offering veterinary professionals greater control over their schedules and income.
Target Audience
The primary users are veterinary hospitals seeking relief veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to cover staffing gaps, as well as licensed veterinary professionals looking for flexible work opportunities.
Features
- Profile creation for veterinary professionals with customizable availability and preferences
- Shift search functionality with map view and filtering by date, pay, and distance
- Real-time communication tools for hospitals and professionals to coordinate shift details
- Automated payroll and tax management for relief staff
- Shift rating and feedback system to ensure quality and accountability
- Mobile app for on-the-go shift management and communication
- Credential verification and background checks for all veterinary professionals