Relief Veterinarian
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Role Overview
Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco
, a division of Petco, The Health + Wellness Company
. We're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents. A vital part of our mission is making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to pets in your community.
- Flexible online booking – arrange shifts on your own terms.
- No minimum or maximum number of shifts required.
- Choose among weekend and weekday hours.
- Determine your rate for each relief shift.
- Continue practice activities outside Vetco shifts; no agency fees.
- Appointment‑based model ensures prompt service and timely departures.
- Monthly newsletter highlights policy, product updates, and clinic news.
- 15% Petco discount on all products and services.
Offer wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion. No surgeries, emergencies or sick visits. Staff runs operations, transactions, and safely restrain pets. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations. Appointments manage traffic for timely service.
About Vetco Total Care HospitalsRelief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Partners with area medical director to review case comfort level. Hospitals are equipped with digital patient records, surgical suite, Butterfly IQ+ handheld ultrasound, digital & dental X‑ray, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, and on‑site labs. Licensed and trained hospital staff. No overnights or emergency on‑call.
Requirements- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license in good standing.
- State‑specific licensing to perform all shift functions, including blood draws & vaccine administration.
- DEA in good standing preferred for full‑service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts.
- Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + license defense policy.
- Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.
Vetco Total Care hospitals and Vetco Clinics provide access to high‑quality veterinary care in 48 states, with new locations opening soon. Ask us about hospitals and clinics near you.
Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more!
Explore all open shift locations on the Vetco Clinics website.
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