Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Albuquerque, MN

Vetco Clinics • Albuquerque, NM

3d

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 that fit their lifestyle, with no minimum or maximum number of shifts required. Weekday and weekend hours are available, and veterinarians set their own rate for each shift. They may continue practice activities outside Petco shifts, and there are no agency fees. The appointment-based model helps manage patient flow and supports leaving on time, while trained staff handle clinic operations so veterinarians can focus on patient care. Petco provides a monthly newsletter with clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements, as well as 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. Most are located in Petco stores, with some operating from 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 surgery suites with heated hydraulic tables and full anesthesia monitoring. Licensed and trained hospital staff support care standards, and there are no overnight or emergency on-call shifts.

The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing, appropriate state-specific licensing for all shift functions, the ability to perform blood draws and administer vaccines, professional liability insurance and a license defense policy, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal mandates. DEA registration in good standing is required for relief shifts at full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals. Minnesota state bid rates average $134.00–$167.00 per hour; rates may vary by clinic location and selected shift duration.

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 and administer vaccines.
• Professional liability insurance and a license defense policy.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.
• DEA registration in good standing for relief shifts at full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during selected 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 blood draws and administer vaccines as permitted by applicable state-specific licensing.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal mandates.

Benefits

• Flexible online scheduling with no minimum or maximum number of shifts required.
• Weekday and weekend shift options.
• Ability to set the rate for each shift.
• No agency fees.
• Appointment-based model intended to manage patient flow and help veterinarians 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.
• No overnight or emergency on-call shifts at Vetco Total Care hospitals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree