Should Relief Veterinarians Form an LLC? 1099 vs S‑Corp Explained
Most relief veterinarians start the same way. You provide a W‑9 to multiple clinics, get paid as a 1099 contractor, and report everything on your personal tax return. It is simple, flexible, and gets you working quickly.
For many relief vets, that structure works well early on. But as schedules fill up, income increases, and you take on more responsibility across multiple practices, cracks often start to show.
That is usually when the question comes up. Should I form an LLC?