Relief Veterinarian - West Coast

Thrive Pet Healthcare; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable professional development opportunities

24/7 mental health support

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Relief Veterinarian to join our team in California. This role involves providing medical care and support to pets in various hospitals across the Western Region. As part of our community, you will benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while enjoying a local work environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and an active state veterinary license. Thrive Pet Healthcare values work-life balance and offers a supportive work environment for our team members.

Qualifications

• Active state veterinary board license for California.
• Active DEA license or eligibility for licensure.
• Board certification is required for specialty relief positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to pets across multiple regions in the Western United States.
• Support the Thrive Pet Healthcare mission in various veterinary hospitals.

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Patient care

Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Relief Veterinarian - Western Region

We are looking for Relief Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. With hospitals deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Western Region States

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington

Position Requirements

All Relief Veterinarian Positions Require The Following Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) degree.
• State Veterinary Board License: active and in good standing for the state of intended employment.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligibility.

Specialty Relief Positions Require

• Board certification or eligibility.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

380 partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

Through personalized mentorship, CE events, virtual gatherings, uninterrupted time off, and a commitment to work‑life balance, we equip you to focus on what you do best.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered and belonging.