Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 207,470 - 272,229; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Paid vacation/sick days

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals, located in Pacific Grove, California, is seeking a Relief Veterinarian who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a DVM degree and a desire to practice excellent veterinary medicine.

This role offers competitive compensation of $1,300 per 8-hour shift, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and generous employee pet discounts.

Join a network of over 4,500 doctors and take part in opportunities for continued education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Required DVM degree and active veterinary license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Previous experience in veterinary medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for animals and build a loyal client base.
• Collaborate with a cohesive team to deliver high-quality pet care.
• Participate in clinical studies and continued education programs.

Skills

Empathy

Confidence

Medical Judgment

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

VCA Ocean View Animal Hospital located in Pacific Grove, California is looking for an Relief Veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine with a cohesive, tenured team!

A relief position is ideal if you value flexibility or are seeking a longer‑term opportunity and want to spend some time in a hospital before committing full time. We offer competitive compensation: $1,300 per 8‑hour shift, along with a variety of benefits for our relief doctors who are considered essential members of our support network.

In this position you will use superior medical judgment combined with high levels of empathy, confidence, and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA:

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant continuing education for doctors and staff.
• Robust clinical studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities.

Apply today to find out if our relief position is what you have been looking for!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and generous employee pet discounts.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer—Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com.