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Vetco Relief Veterinarian

$131 - $164 per hour

Vetco

Company Overview Petco Veterinary Services offers relief veterinarians the chance to work in two distinct settings: Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full‑service veterinary hospitals. In both environments, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets every day. Scheduling & Compensation As a relief veterinarian, you’ll enjoy flexible online scheduling, allowing you to choose shifts that work best for your lifestyle. There is no minimum or maximum number of shifts required, and we offer a variety of weekday and weekend hours. You also have the freedom to set your own rate for each shift, ensuring you have control over your compensation. Continue practice activities outside of Petco shifts and enjoy no agency fees. Work Model & Benefits Our appointment‑based model helps manage patient flow and ensures you can leave on time, while our trained staff handles operations, letting you focus on providing the best care possible. Stay up to date with important clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements through our monthly newsletter. Enjoy a 15% discount on all Petco products and services, perfect for treating your own pets. Clinic Settings Vetco Vaccination Clinics : These clinics focus on basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement. They do not offer surgeries, emergency, or illness care. Most locations are within Petco stores, with a few housed in advanced mobile van units. Vetco Total Care : Full‑service veterinary hospitals offering a complete range of services, from preventive care and diagnostic workups to outpatient surgeries and dental procedures. Facilities include digital dental X‑rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and fully equipped surgery suites with heated hydraulic surgery tables, full anesthesia monitoring, and more. Licensed and trained staff ensure the highest standards of care, with no overnight or emergency on‑call shifts. 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 required for full‑service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance and license defense policy Compliance with all local state and federal mandates Benefits Work in 48 states, 15% discount on products and services, flexible scheduling, control over rates, no agency fees, and a supportive team environment. Shift Rates Illinois state bid rates average $131.00–$164.00/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift. Locations Explore available locations for relief shifts and discover where you can make an impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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