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Relief Veterinarian Opportunities

More choice. More freedom. More ways to practice.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

We're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents. A vital part of this mission is making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to pets in your community. As a Petco Veterinary Services independent contractor, you can select the shifts that work best for you, whether that’s at a Vetco Vaccination Clinic or in a Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Not a veterinarian? You’ll also find rewarding opportunities in Petco Veterinary Services operations and support roles below.

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VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS

These clinics focus on basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip placement. We do not offer surgeries, emergency, or illness care. Our locations are primarily within Petco stores, with a few housed in advanced mobile van units.

  • Easily bid on and track your shifts on our easy-to-use VetPoint site.
  • Trained Petco Veterinary Services staff are onsite during each clinic.
  • Appointment-based model helps manage traffic and scheduling so you start and end on time.
  • 15% discount on Petco products and services.
  • Eligible for employee referral rewards up to $5000.
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VETCO TOTAL CARE

These full-service veterinary hospitals offer a complete range of services, from preventive care and diagnostic workups to outpatient surgeries and dental procedures. Our hospitals are equipped with digital dental X-rays, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and fully equipped surgery suites, including heated hydraulic surgery tables, full anesthesia monitoring, and more. Licensed and trained hospital staff ensure the highest standards of care, with no overnight or emergency on-call shifts.

  • Easily bid on and track your shifts on our easy-to-use VetPoint site.
  • See sick and well-pet visits, administer vaccines and preventive care.
  • If you choose, perform minor procedures and outpatient surgeries.
  • 15% discount on all Petco products and services.
  • Eligible for employee referral rewards up to $5000.

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Questions, please email us at: talentacquisitionvetcoteam@petco.com

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