Relief Veterinarian

NVA; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation options (relief/

Production opportunities

Sign-on/relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

White’s Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Relief Veterinarian for flexible scheduling options. Work can be relief, part-time, or a mix to fit your availability, including recurring shifts, seasonal hours, or longer arrangements.

Enjoy an experienced team, strong support staff, and autonomy to practice medicine your way. On-site resources include advanced imaging and a collaborative Medical Director guiding patient care.

Qualifications

• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Open to relief, part-time, or flexible schedules.
• Small animal GP experience with medicine and surgery preferred.

Skills

Small animal GP experience

Medicine and surgery

Excellent communication

Education

California veterinary license (or eligibility)

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.

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.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

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

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.