Relief Veterinarian

Job Summary

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 by making high‑quality veterinary care more accessible.

Flexible online booking so you can achieve a work‑life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required. A variety of weekend and weekday hours are available.
You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen and enjoy no agency fees
. Our appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time. We have trained, experienced staff to 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 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. A trained staff runs operations, transactions, and helps safely restrain pets. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations.

Vetco Total Care Hospitals 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, 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. The appointment‑based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time.

• 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 and administer vaccines.
• DEA in good standing preferred for full‑service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts.
• Ability to provide 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.