Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 186,000 - 201,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

No agency fees

15% Petco discount

Job summary

Vetco Total Care Hospitals seeks relief veterinarians for flexible, independent contractor roles across Illinois clinics. You set your shifts and rates, with an appointment-based model that respects your schedule and patient care priorities.

You’ll work with trained staff on preventive care, diagnostics, outpatient procedures and dental work as needed, while maintaining high standards of care. Illinois hourly bid guidance informs compensation and you avoid agency fees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid veterinary license in the state.
• Professional Liability Insurance or license defense policy required.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief veterinary services as an independent contractor.
• Deliver preventive care, diagnostics, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Collaborate with area medical directors and clinic staff; follow appointment-based scheduling.

Skills

State veterinary license

Liability insurance

Licensing compliance

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

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 f lexible online booking so you 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 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 t rained , 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 .

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
• Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + license defense policy
• Compliance with all local state and federal mandates

Illinois state bid rates average $135-$146/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.