Traditional agencies have long provided a hands-on, high-touch recruiting service. For some hospitals, a dedicated headhunter is the preferred route.
Zugo provides a tech-forward alternative that puts the hospital in the driver's seat. By removing the high overhead of traditional recruiting, we are able to offer the lowest placement fees in the industry. We believe that technology should make staffing faster and more affordable, allowing hospitals to reinvest those savings back into their teams and patient care.
The Choice Between Old-School Recruiting and Modern Tech.
Instant Access
Post a shift in seconds and see matches immediately. No more waiting for a recruiter to call you back.
Massive Cost Savings
Reinvest the thousands you save in placement fees back into your clinic's staff and equipment.
Transparency First
See exactly what the hospital is offering and communicate directly with decision-makers.
No Gatekeepers
You represent yourself. Your profile, your reviews, and your expertise do the talking.
| FEATURE | ZUGO | TRADITIONAL AGENCY |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat per-credit posting fee | High placement fees (20–30% of salary) |
| Speed to Fill | Post and match same day | Days to weeks of back-and-forth |
| Transparency | Full rate visibility upfront | Hidden markups and fees |
| Relationship Building | Inner Circle for repeat favorites | New candidate every time |
| DVM Vetting | DVM-only, credentialed network | Mixed quality, variable screening |
| Payment Processing | ZugoPay — same-day direct | Net-30 to Net-60 invoicing |
| Contract Lock-in | No long-term contracts | Exclusivity clauses common |
Get early access to Zugo and start building a consistent, trusted team of relief DVMs — without the agency markup.