Relief Veterinarian

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 in your community.

• Flexible online booking – No minimum or maximum shift requirements. Choose weekend or weekday hours that fit your schedule.
• Determine your rate for each relief shift. Practice activities outside Vetco shifts and earn NO agency fees
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• Appointment‑based model – Manage traffic and keep clients out the door on time. Receive a monthly newsletter with policy and product updates.
• 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. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations and use appointments to manage traffic.

Vetco Total Care Hospitals provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries and dental procedures. These shifts include partnership with the area medical director to review case comfort level. Hospitals feature digital patient records, surgical suites, advanced imaging (Butterfly IQ+, handheld ultrasound, X‑ray, AI radiograph interpretation) and on‑site labs. No overnights or emergency on‑call.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing.
• State‑specific licensing to perform all shift functions, including blood draws and vaccine administration.
• DEA license in good standing preferred for full‑service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts.
• 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!