Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an independent veterinary contractor, where you can enjoy ultimate flexibility in your work schedule. This role allows you to select shifts that fit your lifestyle, with no minimum or maximum hours required. You'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. With a focus on high-quality care, you'll benefit from a supportive environment with experienced staff managing operations, allowing you to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient experiences. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying competitive compensation and perks.

Benefits

Flexible online booking

15% Petco discount

No agency fees

Appointment-based model

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing required.
• Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + license defense policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and diagnostic workups for pets.
• Perform outpatient surgeries and dental procedures.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Diagnostic Workups

Outpatient Surgeries

Dental Procedures

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI

Job description

3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco Total Care Hospitals , a division of Petco, The Health + Wellness Company . We're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents. A vital part of our mission is making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to pets in your community.

You can enjoy multiple benefits while working with Vetco Total Care as a relief veterinarian!

We offer f lexible online booking so you can a chieve the ultimate work-life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required . We have a variety of w eekend and weekday hou r s available for selection. You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen. Continue practice activities outside of Vetco Total Care Hospital shifts and enjoy NO agency fees!

Our appointment-based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time. We have t rained , experienced staff to manage operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care and patient experience possible. Stay in the know with our m onthly newsletter that highlights policy and product updates and clinic news. Enjoy a 15% Petco discount to help you spoil your pets on all products and services .

VETCO TOTAL CARE HOSPITAL relief shifts include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. You will partner with the area medical director before your shifts to review the comfort level of cases. Hospitals are equipped with digital patient records, surgical suite, Butterfly IQ+ handheld ultrasound imaging, digital and dental X-ray, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, and on-site labs. Licensed and trained hospital staff. No overnights or emergency on-call. The appointment-based model helps manage traffic and gets you out the door on time!

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing
• Appropriate state-specific licensing to perform all shift functions
• Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + 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!

Colorado state bid rates average $100 - $120/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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