Vetco Relief Veterinarian - East Longmeadow, MA

Vetco Clinics • East Longmeadow, MA

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About The Position

Petco Veterinary Services offers relief veterinarians opportunities to work in Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. Relief veterinarians can use flexible online scheduling to choose shifts that suit their lifestyle. There is no minimum or maximum shift requirement, and weekday and weekend hours are available. Veterinarians set their own rate for each shift and may continue practicing outside Petco shifts without agency fees. The appointment-based model helps manage patient flow, while trained staff handle operations so veterinarians can focus on patient care.

Vetco 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 in Petco stores, with some operating from mobile vans. Vetco Total Care hospitals provide services including preventive care, diagnostic workups, outpatient surgery, and dental procedures. Hospital equipment includes digital dental X-rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and equipped surgery suites. Hospital staff are licensed and trained, and there are no overnight or emergency on-call shifts.

Petco offers a 15% discount on its products and services. The position requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good standing, appropriate state-specific licensing for shift functions, and professional liability insurance with license defense coverage. A DEA registration in good standing is required for relief shifts at full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a state license in good standing.
• Appropriate state-specific licensing to perform all functions required during shifts, including blood draws and vaccine administration.
• Professional liability insurance and a license defense policy.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates.
• A DEA registration in good standing is required for relief shifts at full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during relief shifts at Vetco Vaccination Clinics and/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 surgery, and dental procedures.
• Perform shift functions in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible online scheduling and a choice of weekday and weekend shifts.
• No minimum or maximum number of shifts required.
• Veterinarians set their own rate for each shift.
• Ability to continue practice activities outside Petco shifts with no agency fees.
• 15% discount on Petco products and services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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