Relief Veterinarian

Vetco – Relief Veterinarian (Independent Contract)

Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco, a division of Petco, the Health + Wellness Company. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and pet parents by making high‑quality veterinary care more accessible in the community.

• Flexible online booking – you select shifts with no minimum or maximum hours.
• You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen.
• No agency fees; you can continue practice activities outside Vetco shifts.
• Appointment-based model with trained staff so you can focus on care.
• Monthly newsletter with policy, product updates and clinic news.
• 15 % Petco discount on all products and services.

• Vetco Vaccination Clinics – wellness exams, preventive vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchip insertion (no surgeries).
• Vetco Total Care Hospitals – preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, dental procedures; no overnights or on‑call.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing.
• Appropriate state-specific licensing to perform all shift functions including blood draws & vaccine administration.
• DEA registration in good standing (preferred for Total Care hospital relief shifts).
• Professional Liability Insurance and license defense policy.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.

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. 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.