Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Vineland, NJ
About The Position
Petco Veterinary Services is seeking relief veterinarians to work in Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. Vaccination Clinics provide basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement; they do not provide surgery, emergency, or illness care. These clinics are primarily located within Petco stores, with some operating from mobile van units. Vetco Total Care hospitals provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures, with equipment including digital dental X-rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and fully equipped surgery suites. Hospital shifts do not include overnight or emergency on-call duties. Veterinarians can schedule shifts online, choose from weekday and weekend hours, and set their own rate for each shift. There is no minimum or maximum shift requirement. Veterinarians may continue practice activities outside Petco shifts and are not charged agency fees. An appointment-based model and trained staff support clinic operations so veterinarians can focus on patient care. The role also includes a monthly newsletter with clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements, as well as a 15% discount on Petco products and services. New Jersey state bid rates average $136–$170 per hour; shift rates may vary by clinic location and shift duration.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing.
- Appropriate state-specific licensing to perform all shift functions, including blood draws and vaccine administration.
- DEA registration in good standing for relief shifts at full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals.
- Professional liability insurance and a license defense policy.
- Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal mandates.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary care during relief shifts at Vetco Vaccination Clinics and/or Vetco Total Care hospitals.
- At vaccination clinics, perform basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement.
- At full-service hospitals, provide services that may include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures.
- Perform blood draws and administer vaccines as permitted by applicable state-specific licensing.
Benefits
- Flexible online shift scheduling with no minimum or maximum number of shifts.
- Choice of weekday and weekend hours.
- Ability to set a rate for each shift.
- No agency fees.
- Trained, experienced staff handle clinic operations.
- 15% discount on Petco products and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
