Relief Veterinarian
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
About the Role
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 by making high‑quality veterinary care more accessible to communities.
Enjoy flexible online booking to achieve the ultimate work‑life balance. Select shifts with no minimum or maximum requirement and choose your own rate for each relief shift. Practice outside of Vetco shifts, keep agency fees at zero, and receive a 15% Petco discount for all products and services.
Appointment‑Based ModelThe appointment‑based approach helps manage traffic and keeps you out the door on time. Our trained staff handles operations and patient flow so you can focus on delivering the best care and patient experience.
What’s the Difference Between Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care Hospitals? Vetco Vaccination ClinicsOffer wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion. No surgeries, emergencies, or sick visits. Staff run operations, complete transactions, and safely restrain pets. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations.
Vetco Total Care HospitalRelief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. You partner with the area medical director before shifts to review case comfort levels. Hospitals are equipped with digital patient records, a surgical suite, Butterfly IQ+ handheld ultrasound imaging, digital and 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 state license in good standing
- Appropriate state‑specific licensing to perform all shift functions, including the ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines
- 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
Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more.
Additional InformationExplore all open shift locations on the Vetco Clinics website.
California State Bid RatesCalifornia state bid rates average $136.00-$170.00/hr shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.
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