Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Bakersfield, CA

Vetco Clinics • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

Petco is hiring relief veterinarians to work in Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. Veterinarians can use flexible online scheduling to choose shifts, with no minimum or maximum number of shifts required. Weekday and weekend hours are available, and veterinarians set their own rate for each shift. The appointment-based model helps manage patient flow, and trained staff handle operations so veterinarians can focus on care. Veterinarians may continue their practice activities outside Petco shifts, with no agency fees. The role also includes access to 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, or illness care. Locations are primarily within Petco stores, with some in advanced mobile van units. Vetco Total Care hospitals provide preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures. Their equipment includes digital dental X-rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and fully equipped surgery suites. There are no overnight or emergency on-call shifts.

California state bid rates average $136.00–$170.00 per hour. Shift rates may vary depending on 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 the ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines.
• 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 Vetco Total Care hospitals, provide services that may include preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Perform blood draws and administer vaccines as required for shift functions.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal mandates.

Benefits

• Flexible online scheduling with weekday and weekend shifts.
• No minimum or maximum number of shifts required.
• Veterinarians set their own 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 operations.
• 15% discount on Petco products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed