Relief Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

PTO & Sick Leave

CE Allowance

Liability Coverage

Job summary

White’s Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Relief Veterinarian with a flexible schedule. We welcome relief, part-time, or blended arrangements designed around your availability, including seasonal or recurring shifts.

Join an established, multi-doctor practice with advanced technology and supportive staff, offering autonomy to practice medicine your way and a schedule that minimizes weekends.

Qualifications

• Active California veterinary license (or ability to obtain one).
• Small animal GP experience preferred, including medicine and surgery.
• Open to relief, part-time, or flexible scheduling arrangements.

Skills

Open to veterinarians of allexperience

Job description

Relief Veterinarian | Flexible Schedule Opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA

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.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

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.

Our Hospital Offers

• 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, ScribbleVet, 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

Designed Around Your Availability

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Potential Offerings Include

• 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
• Annual CE allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Qualifications

• 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.