Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetco seeks independent veterinary contractors to enhance flexible work-life balance and deliver quality care as relief veterinarians across California. Responsibilities include managing appointments efficiently while complying with local mandates. Attractive shift rates and benefits are offered, ensuring a rewarding experience for certified veterinarians.

Benefits

15% discount on Petco products and services

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing required.
• Ability to perform blood draws & administer vaccines.
• Compliance with all local state and federal mandates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care through appointment-based model.
• Focus on preventive care, diagnostic workups, and client interaction.
• Partner with medical director before shifts to review case levels.

Skills

Professional Liability Insurance

Compliance with local state and federal mandates

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license

DEA in good standing (preferred)

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco , 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 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 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 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

What's the difference 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

Vetco Total Care hospitals and Vetco Clinics provide access to high-quality veterinary care in 48 states, with new locations opening soon. Ask us about hospitals and clinics near you.

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.

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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