Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Dickinson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount on Petco products

Flexible online booking

No agency fees

Job summary

A veterinary care service is seeking independent relief veterinarians to provide flexible care options to pets in the community. The role allows veterinarians to select their shifts with the freedom to determine rates for each selected shift. Responsibilities include preventive care and diagnostics, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Ideal candidates must hold a valid state veterinary license and comply with all mandates. Competitive benefits include discounts on pet products and access to modern healthcare tools.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing.
• State‑specific licensing required to perform all functions.
• Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + license defense policy is necessary.
• Compliance with all local state and federal mandates is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Collaborate with medical director before shifts to review case comfort levels.
• Deliver care using advanced equipment in hospitals.
• Manage patients based on an appointment-based model.

Skills

Preventive care

Diagnostic workups

Outpatient surgeries

Dental procedures

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license

Tools

Digital patient records

Surgical suite

Butterfly IQ+ ultrasound imaging

Digital and dental X‑ray

Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI

On‑site labs

Job description

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 flexible online booking so you can achieve the ultimate work-life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required. We have a variety of weekend and weekday hours 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 trained, experienced staff to manage operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care and patient experience possible. Stay in the know with our monthly 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.

Relief Shift Responsibilities

• Preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures
• Partner with area medical director before shifts to review comfort level of cases
• Provide care in hospitals 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
• Assess comfort level and manage patients based on appointment‑based model

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!

Explore all open shift locations on the Vetco Clinics website.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Veterinary Services