Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary service dedicated to enhancing pet care accessibility. As an independent contractor, you will enjoy the flexibility of choosing your shifts and setting your rates. With no agency fees and a supportive staff to handle operations, you can focus on delivering exceptional care. Benefit from a 15% discount on products and services while contributing to a mission that prioritizes the well-being of pets and their owners. This role offers the perfect blend of professional independence and community impact, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate veterinarians.

Benefits

Flexible online booking

15% Petco discount

No agency fees

Supportive staff for operations

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing.
• Ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in clinics and hospitals.
• Manage patient experiences and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Blood Draws

Vaccination Administration

Compliance with Regulations

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital Patient Records

Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI

Job description

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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.

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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