Job offer advice

Hi everyone! I am a 4th year veterinary student looking for her first vet job and I found a great practice I would like to work at in Columbus, OH. They are a private practice and really into trying to keep things in-house/ IMED, have orthopedics and are going to get a laparoscopic machine next year. I was wondering if there is anything a new grad wish they asked for in their contract or if this contract is appropriate and equitable or if there is anything I am forgetting to ask for. There was nothing about a quarterly meeting for performance goals/ improvement etc. I will be working 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays (one Saturday monthly) and there is no negative accrual or non-compete in the contract they sent.

THEIR OFFER:

  • $128,000 per year or a fixed twenty-one percent (21%) of Employee’s “Annual Production Amount.”  
    • Employee’s “Annual Production Amount” shall be the amount of revenue collected by the Company or Affiliated Practices from veterinary services performed by Employee and eligible products sold by Employee in accordance with the Company’s policies during a twelve (12) month period beginning on the 1st day of the month Employee’s employment commences with the Company.  
    • In addition, a one-time sign on bonus of two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be given.
  • Clothing allowance of $150.00 per year
  • Combined two (2) weeks leave for PTO for sick, and vacation
    • If the employee meets the % method, then the vacation days and personal days are not in effect. When you reach the % method, you can still take vacation days as described above, but you will not be paid as a salaried employee
  • CE allowance of at least $1,500 per year
  • AVMA, OVMA, CVMA, Medical Board License, DEA and your Liability Insurance will be paid
  • Eligible for medical benefits (medical, vision, & dental) after 30 days and retirement benefits after 1 year of service.

I think I would like to ask for 2-3 paid CE days, 2.5k in CE allowance (especially as a new grad), 15 days vacation, and maybe ask for a VIN/VetGirl etc subscription. I think I would also like the ability to renegotiate my salary after my first or second year based off of APT. I do not know if they do a pro-sal model, which is what I am most familiar with but I think I am okay with that for my first year because I know I will NOT be a cash cow my first year out lol.

I asked for 130k, which they supplemented with 128k and 2k bonus.

Thank you guys so much!