Relief Veterinarian

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. You can enjoy multiple benefits while working with Vetco as a relief veterinarian! We offer flexible online booking to help you achieve the ultimate work‑life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required, and we provide a variety of weekend and weekday hours to choose from. You determine your rate for each relief shift, can continue practice activities outside of Vetco shifts, and enjoy NO agency fees. Our appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time. Trained, experienced staff manage operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care and patient experience. Stay in the know with our monthly newsletter that highlights policy, product updates, and clinic news. Enjoy a 15% Petco discount on all products and services. What’s the difference between Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care Hospitals? VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS offer wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion. No surgeries, emergencies, or sick visits. A trained staff runs operations, transactions and safely restrains pets. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations, and appointments help manage traffic to keep you out the door on time. VETCO TOTAL CARE HOSPITAL Relief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. You will partner with the area medical director before your 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 ensure a smooth workflow. No overnights or emergency on‑call. The appointment‑based model again helps manage traffic and keeps you out the door on time. 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 & 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 HOSPITAL & CLINIC LOCATIONS 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 Vetc o Clinic website. #J-18808-Ljbffr