Vetco Relief Veterinarian

Vetco

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible online booking for shifts

15% Petco discount on products and services

No agency fees

Job summary

Vetco is seeking independent veterinary contractors to improve accessibility to high-quality veterinary care. The role offers flexible scheduling, the ability to determine shift rates, and involves providing vaccination and preventive care at various clinic locations. Candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and relevant state licenses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary care through an appointment-based model
Participate in both vaccination clinics and Vetco Total Care hospitals
Manage patient experience with trained staff to assist
Focus on delivering high-quality care during work shifts

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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 Vetc o Clinic website.

Illinois state bid rates average $131.00-$164.00/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.

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