Relief Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Relief Veterinarian | Richmond VA | Onsite

Build a Schedule That Works for You!

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Work Type: Onsite | Relief Assignments
Employment Type: Relief/Contract
Pay Rate: Varies by assignment
Contract Duration: Single-shift, recurring, short-term, and extended assignments
Schedule: Flexible; weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be available

Contract Details

Compensation, schedule, caseload, responsibilities, and assignment duration will vary by opportunity. You’ll receive the applicable details before being presented to a veterinary practice or animal hospital.

Assignments may include:

• Single-day or short-term shift coverage

• Vacation, leave, and scheduling-gap coverage

• Recurring part-time assignments

• Extended contract engagements

• General practice, urgent care, emergency, or specialty settings

• Weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday schedules

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced, compassionate Relief Veterinarians for temporary and ongoing opportunities throughout Virginia. These assignments are ideal for veterinarians seeking greater schedule flexibility, supplemental income, or exposure to different clinical environments.

We do more than fill the shifts currently available. We actively market your experience to veterinary practices and help you build a schedule aligned with your availability, interests, and professional goals.

You’ll always have the opportunity to review an assignment’s location, schedule, compensation, caseload, and responsibilities before deciding whether it’s right for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care in accordance with professional and ethical standards

• Conduct examinations, diagnose medical conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans

• Prescribe medications and recommend preventive care

• Perform routine procedures and surgeries when required by the assignment

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners

• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and practice leadership

• Adapt to each practice’s workflows, technology, and clinical protocols

• Follow applicable veterinary regulations and established practice policies

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from an accredited institution

• Active, unrestricted veterinary license in Virginia

• Current DEA registration when required by the assignment

• Professional liability coverage or willingness to obtain coverage

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities

• Clear, compassionate communication skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to different practice environments and workflows

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Depending on the assignment, practices may seek experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Small-animal medicine

• General practice

• Urgent or emergency care

• Specialty veterinary medicine

• Routine procedures and surgery

Why Consider Relief Work?

• Maintain greater control over your schedule

• Earn supplemental income

• Experience different practices and clinical environments

• Choose from single-shift, recurring, and extended assignments

• Accept only the opportunities that fit your availability and interests

• Receive support marketing your experience to prospective practices

We welcome qualified veterinarians who are interested in a confidential conversation about current or upcoming relief opportunities. Even if you aren’t immediately available, we’d be happy to learn more about the assignments you’d consider.