Relief Veterinarian

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 will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets every day.

As a relief veterinarian with Petco, you will 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 a variety of weekday and weekend hours are available to fit your needs. You also have the freedom to set your own rate for each shift, ensuring you have control over your compensation. You can continue practice activities outside of Petco shifts and there are NO agency fees.

Our appointment-based model helps manage patient flow and ensures you are able to leave on time, while our trained, experienced staff handles the 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
. As a benefit, enjoy a 15% discount on all Petco products and services, which is helpful for your own pets.

Vetco Vaccination Clinics: These clinics focus on basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement. Surgeries, emergencies, or illness care are not offered. Locations are primarily within Petco stores, with a few mobile van units.

Vetco Total Care: These full-service veterinary hospitals offer a complete range of services, from preventive care and diagnostic workups to outpatient surgeries and dental procedures. Hospitals are equipped with digital dental X-rays, ultrasound imaging, and fully equipped surgery suites, including heated hydraulic surgery tables and comprehensive anesthesia monitoring. Licensed and trained hospital staff ensure high standards of care, with no overnight or emergency on-call shifts.

• 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

Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service hospitals provide access to high-quality veterinary care in 48 states. Help us continue providing exceptional care to pets across the country. Explore available locations for relief shifts and discover where you can make an impact.

Together, we are making pet healthcare better.

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.