Freelancing Vets and Techs - Track Your Mileage!

As a former veterinary professional turned bookkeeper, I’ve seen how easy it is for relief veterinarians and technicians to focus on patient care — and push bookkeeping to the bottom of the list.

So I’m starting an occasional series sharing practical financial insights specifically for relief vets and techs.

Here’s the first:

Many relief vets and technicians don’t realize it, but the miles you drive from home to different clinics each week are often one of your biggest 1099 deductions.

And those miles add up quickly — especially if you’re covering shifts across town or in neighboring cities.

If you’re not tracking them consistently, you’re likely leaving money on the table.

Taking a few minutes each week to track your mileage can make a big difference come tax time. — Kathy Woods Out of the Woods Bookkeeping Helping relief veterinarians and technicians simplify their 1099 income