Per Diem​/Relief Veterinarian - Shatto Veterinary Center

Stay connected to the medicine you love, with a team that values your experience | Flexible Per Diem/Relief scheduling | Competitive compensation ~$1500 per shift | Local heart. National strength.

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at Shatto Veterinary Center
. You'll step into a locally led hospital where the team knows its community, supports one another, and shares a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, backed by the resources of the Pet Vet Care Centers network.

Shatto Veterinary Center in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, near Koreatown, has been committed to providing the highest level of care and compassion to our beloved animal companions since their establishment in 2016. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from routine wellness exams and vaccinations to specialized dental care, diagnostic services, soft tissue surgeries, and acupuncture.

The practice is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental radiography, and ultrasound diagnostic capabilities to support efficient and comprehensive patient care.

At Shatto Veterinary Center
, You care for pets. We care for you.

Here, you’ll find:

• Our hospital is a spacious, modern veterinary facility designed to support exceptional patient care and a comfortable experience for both clients and staff.
• The hospital features a beautiful, fully equipped surgical suite, complete with a pass-through window for sterile instrument storage and optimal surgical workflow, ensuring the highest standards of sterility and efficiency.
• To reduce stress and improve patient comfort, we offer separate lobbies and kennel areas for canine and feline patients, creating a calmer environment for pets during their visit.

For Doctors seeking greater flexibility,
Shatto offers Per Diem/Relief opportunities that allow you to choose shifts aligned with your availability while helping the hospital maintain continuity of care. You’ll continue doing what you do best while supporting a team and community that value your contribution.

• Choose shifts that align with your availability and schedule
• Keep your clinical knowledge and skills active through performing general practice medicine
• Bring your experience to patients, clients, and a team that needs it
• Earn competitive compensation for the care you provide
• Stay connected to the profession during a career or life transition
• Experience Shatto’s team, culture, and an approach to medicine firsthand

Compensation for the Per Diem/Relief schedule option will be commensurate based on shifts worked. Specific coverage expectations, shift length, frequency, employment classification, and any applicable benefit eligibility will be confirmed during the hiring process.

If flexibility is important to you, but Per Diem/Relief work isn’t quite what you’re looking for, let’s connect. We’ll work together to explore schedule options that align with how you want to work.

For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Sonni Nevarez, RVT
, at

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery if desired
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases…