Auclair Veterinary Services, LLC

10025 Emily Fox Ct.

Ellicott City, MD, 21042
410-429-0139
auclairveterinaryservices@gmail.com
This agreement is made on ______________________________________between Dr. Nancy Auclair and
Owner________________________________________________________________________________
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Article I. Employment Relationship:

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Dr. Nancy Auclair, a Maryland licensed veterinarian in good standing with the Board of Examiners, is engaged in the
practice of veterinary and surgical services as a relief veterinarian.
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Dr. Auclair is considered to be an independent contractor and not a clinic employee.
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Dr. Auclair is free to practice elsewhere without restriction.
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All knowledge of clinic practices and clientele are to be held in confidence by Dr. Auclair.
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Dr. Auclair is free to practice veterinary medicine in any manner to be considered reasonable and ethical under the
Veterinary Practice Act for the State of Maryland.
Article II. Relief Veterinarian responsibilities and requirements:
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Have a current Maryland license to practice veterinary medicine.

Be responsible for own business and travel expenses within 50 miles of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Be responsible for FICA and federal withholding taxes.
Practice veterinary medicine under the guidelines of the Maryland Veterinary Practice Act, and be competent in medicine
and surgery in small animals. Exotic animals and cases including orthopedics and ophthalmology may be referred.

Article III. Employing Clinic Responsibilities:

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The clinic will provide a safe and well-equipped working environment.

Dr. Auclair may utilize all clinic staff, drugs, and equipment.
The clinic will file IRS form 1099 for independent contractors for Dr. Auclair.
The clinic will provide no benefits usually reserved for its employees.

Article IV. Terms of Contract:

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Dr. Auclair is hired for the following date (s): _______________________________________________________________________________

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Fees for full days of up to 8 hours is $85 / hour on weekdays and $100/ hour on weekends.
Full workdays are defined as 8 hour day with one half hour for lunch; half days are defined as a four-hour day.
This contract is in effect for the dates listed above and terminates at the close of the business day on the last day contracted.
Make checks payable to Dr. Nancy Auclair.
Payment is expected at the close of the business day of the last day of service.
This contract may only be terminated if:

a. Both parties mutually agree due to differences of personality, practice style, or client satisfaction
b. If Dr. Auclair becomes disabled and is unable to fulfill the terms of Article II.
The practice is liable for all expenses and legal fees incurred in collection of payment for services. Late payments
will be assessed an additional fee of 10% of the outstanding balance per month or $100 per month whichever is
greater.

Article V. Cancellation:

Client shall provide written notice of any cancellation of any service appointments listed in the service schedule. If the
cancellation is made less than 7 days in advance Client shall pay 50 % of the contracted fees.



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Practice owner or Hospital Manager




Nancy Auclair, DVM


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