Temporary Employees are employed for a specific period of time (such as summer, school vacations, per diem, holidays, project assignments, etc.) which is acknowledged at the beginning of the assignment and for a specific purpose (such as to replace a regular employee who is temporarily absent, work on a designated project, etc.). These types of paid assignments require the individuals to be guided by the same standards of conduct that is appropriate for the Practice. A temporary employee or independent contractor is not eligible for benefits and once the assignment is completed, the employment relationship will be terminated. A temporary employee should complete an application, an I-9 Form with supporting documentation, a W-4 form, a confidentiality agreement and any paper work necessary for payroll processing. An independent contractor should complete a W-9, a consulting agreement with the Practice, a confidentiality agreement, show proof of worker's compensation insurance and submit an invoice for payment of services.

Volunteers or Interns are individuals who observe the Practice's operations for a specific purpose (e.g., school project, research report, future veterinarian, etc) and a specified, short period of time. A volunteer is not to have any contact with animals or any Practice supplies including medical equipment. A volunteer is not an employee, assumes no responsibility and receives no compensation or benefits whatsoever. Volunteers are required to sign a volunteer release and waiver of legal liability agreement, confidentiality agreement and submit proof of health insurance. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.