Relief Veterinarian

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. A vital part of our mission is making high‑quality veterinary care more accessible to pets in your community.

• Flexible online booking – select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required.
• Control over your rate – set your own rate for each relief shift chosen.
• No agency fees; continue practice activities outside of Vetco shifts.
• Appointment‑based model to manage traffic and get you out the door on time.
• Monthly newsletter with policy, product updates and clinic news.
• 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 are located inside Petco retail locations.
• Vetco Total Care Hospitals relieve shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Partners with area medical director to review case comfort level. Equipped with digital patient records, surgical suite, Butterfly IQ+ handheld ultrasound, digital & dental X‑ray, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, and on‑site labs. No overnights or emergency on‑call.

• 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

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 Clinic website.