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 to communities.

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

• Flexible online booking lets you achieve the ultimate work‑life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required—available weekend and weekday hours.
You determine your rate for each relief shift. Continue practice activities outside Vetco shifts and enjoy NO agency fees
. Appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time. Our trained, experienced staff manage operations so you can focus on delivering the best care. Stay in the know with our monthly newsletter that highlights policy and product updates and clinic news. Enjoy a 15% Petco discount to help spoil your pets 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. Appointments help 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. You will partner with the area medical director before your shifts to review the comfort level of cases. Hospitals are equipped with 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.

• 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!