Dr. Sidrah Nisar went from earning $125,000 in a 9-to-5 position to earning $386,000 as a freelance relief vet. "My work-life balance has definitely changed."

Dr. Sidrah Nisar, 30, is a relief veterinarian based in Corona, California. A relief veterinarian is a freelance professional who temporarily fills in for another veterinarian.…

Dr. Sidrah Nisar was earning a decent living as a full-time salaried veterinarian. Then, she switched to relief work — and more than doubled her income.

Dr. Sidrah Nisar went from earning $125,000 in a 9-to-5 position to earning $386,000 as a freelance relief vet. "My work-life balance has definitely changed."