Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Jackson (CA); Hybrid; USD 187,353 - 234,192; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible online booking

15% Petco discount

Monthly newsletters

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider is seeking an independent veterinary contractor for flexible shifts in California. Enjoy work-life balance with the ability to choose your shifts and set your rates. The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and state licensing, along with skills in administering vaccines and performing blood draws. Experience veterinary care without agency fees, with a supportive staff. Compensation ranges from $136.00 to $170.00 per hour depending on the shift and clinic location.

Qualifications

• State license in good standing required.
• Ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines.
• Preferred DEA for full-service shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during selected shifts.
• Manage patient experience and deliver best care.
• Review case comfort level with medical director.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Blood draws

Administering vaccines

Professional Liability Insurance

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco, a division of Petco, The Health + Wellness Company. We are on a mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents by making high‑quality veterinary care more accessible to pets in your community.

You can enjoy multiple benefits while working with Vetco 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 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.

Differences Between Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care Hospitals

Vetco Vaccination Clinics offer wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion. No surgeries, emergencies, or sick visits. A trained staff runs operations, transactions and helps to safely restrain pets. Clinics are located inside Petco retail locations. Appointments help manage traffic to get you out the door on time.

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 including the ability to perform blood draws & administer vaccines
• DEA in good standing preferred for full‑service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts
• 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.

California state bid rates average $136.00–$170.00/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.