Relief Veterinarian

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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 in your community.

You can enjoy multiple benefits while working with Vetco as a relief veterinarian!

We offer flexible online booking so you can achieve the ultimate work‑life balance. Select your shifts with no minimum or maximum requirement and choose from a variety of weekend and weekday hours.
You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen. Practice activities outside of Vetco shifts are allowed and there are no agency fees.

Our appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and ensures you’re out the door on time. Trained, experienced staff manage operations so you can focus on delivering the best care and patient experience. Stay informed with our monthly newsletter that highlights policy and product updates and clinic news. Enjoy a 15% Petco discount on all products and services.

• Vetco Vaccination Clinics offer wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion. No surgeries, emergencies, or sick visits. Clinics run inside Petco retail locations and appointments help manage traffic.
• Vetco Total Care Hospital relief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Partner with the area medical director before shifts to review case comfort level. Hospitals feature 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.
  
  The appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time.

• 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

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!