Relief Veterinarian

Relief, part-time, or something in between? Let's build the schedule you're looking for. We are seeking a veterinarian to support White’s Pet Hospital with flexible scheduling options designed around your availability. Whether you prefer occasional coverage, a recurring schedule, seasonal work, or a long-term position, we’re open to finding the right fit.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team equipped with plenty of medical resources and dedicated support staff committed to providing exceptional patient care.

• Multi-doctor practice with a strong 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio
• Experienced, collaborative team led by an on-site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Highly tenured staff ,including team members with 20+ years at White's
• Autonomy to practice medicine your way
• Advanced technology including new GE ultrasound, digital radiography, upgraded dental equipment, Scribble Vet , and a visiting board-certified internist
• Weekday schedule only (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with no weekends
• Prime Santa Barbara location, just a 10-minute walk or less than a 5-minute drive to the beach

• We’re open to a variety of scheduling arrangements, including:
• Recurring relief shifts
• Seasonal or reduced-hour commitments
• Full-time opportunities
• Customized schedules based on your availability

We recognize that every veterinarian's ideal schedule is different. Compensation, benefits, and incentives are tailored to the level of commitment and hours worked.

• Flexible compensation options for relief, part-time, and full-time veterinarians
• Production opportunities
• Sign-on and/or relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional liability coverage
• Additional benefits based on employment status

• Active California veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
• Open to veterinarians of all experience levels
• Small animal GP experience preferred, including medicine and surgery

If you're currently doing relief work and would like more consistency, or you're in a permanent role and looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to connect and discuss a schedule that works for you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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