Relief Veterinarian
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Independent Veterinary Contractor – Vetco Relief Veterinarian
Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco
, a division of Petco, The Health + Wellness Company
. We are on a mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents.
Work with flexible online booking to achieve the ultimate work‑life balance. You select shifts with no minimum or maximum required. Choose from a variety of weekend and weekday hours.
You determine your rate for each relief shift.
Continue practice activities outside of Vetco shifts and enjoy NO agency fees.
Our appointment‑based model manages traffic and gets you out the door on time. 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.
Clinic vs Hospital – What’s the Difference?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. Appointments manage traffic to get you out the door on time.
Vetco Total Care Hospital relief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Partner with the area medical director before your shifts to review the comfort level of cases. Hospitals are equipped with digital patient records, 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.
- 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.
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.
Minnesota state bid rates average $134.00-$167.00/hr shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.
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