Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift selection

15% discount on Petco products

No agency fees

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Pittsburgh seeks an entry-level relief veterinarian to deliver preventive care and outpatient services. Enjoy flexible online booking, a supportive team, and the ability to set your own rates. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license and be compliant with local regulations. 15% Petco discount and no agency fees included.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing.
• Ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.
• Professional Liability Insurance coverage and license defense policy.
• Compliance with all local, state and federal mandates.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and outpatient treatments at Vetco locations.
• Partner with the area medical director to review case comfort levels.
• Manage traffic and provide a great patient experience.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Blood Draws

Vaccine Administration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

DEA license (preferred)

Professional Liability Insurance

State license in good standing

Job description

About Vetco

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!

Benefits

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. Continuously 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.

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!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services

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.

How to Apply

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 Clinic website.