Relief Veterinarian

About This Role

As an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco, a division of Petco, you will provide accessible, high-quality veterinary care to pets in the community with complete career flexibility. This role focuses on either wellness examinations and preventive care at Vetco Vaccination Clinics or comprehensive care including diagnostics and outpatient surgeries at Vetco Total Care Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness examinations, preventive vaccinations and medications, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion (Vetco Vaccination Clinics)
• Provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures (Vetco Total Care Hospitals)
• Partner with area medical director to review comfort level of cases (Vetco Total Care Hospitals)
• Focus on delivering best care and patient experience, supported by trained staff managing operations
• Comply with all local, state, and federal mandates

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

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Nice to Have

• DEA in good standing (preferred for full-service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits