Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA

Vetco Clinics • Elk Grove, CA

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About The Position

Petco is seeking relief veterinarians to work at Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. Flexible online scheduling lets veterinarians select shifts that suit their availability, with no minimum or maximum shift requirement and weekday and weekend options. Veterinarians set their own rate for each shift, may continue practice activities outside Petco shifts, and pay no agency fees. The appointment-based model helps manage patient flow and support timely departures, while trained staff handle clinic operations so veterinarians can focus on care. Petco provides a monthly newsletter with clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements, plus a 15% discount on Petco products and services.

Vetco Vaccination Clinics provide basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement. They do not provide surgery, emergency care, or illness care. Locations are primarily inside Petco stores, with some in mobile van units. Vetco Total Care hospitals provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Hospital equipment includes digital dental X-rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and equipped surgery suites. Hospital shifts do not include overnight or emergency on-call duties.

California state bid rates average $136.00–$170.00 per hour; rates may vary by clinic location and shift duration.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
• State veterinary 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during relief shifts at Vetco Vaccination Clinics or Vetco Total Care hospitals.
• At vaccination clinics, provide 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 shift functions requiring state-specific licensing, including blood draws and vaccine administration.
• Comply with local, state, and federal mandates.

Benefits

• Flexible online scheduling with no minimum or maximum shift requirement.
• Ability to set the rate for each shift.
• No agency fees.
• Appointment-based model intended to help manage patient flow and allow veterinarians to leave on time.
• Trained, experienced staff handle clinic operations.
• Monthly newsletter with clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements.
• 15% discount on Petco products and services.
• Weekday and weekend shift availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree