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.

Vetco Relief Veterinarians posing for a picture

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.

Vetco vaccination clinic veterinarians standing while one vet holds a dog

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

Not a vet, but love the idea of keeping pets healthy and happy?

These Vetco Clinic roles may be just right for you.

One of the most rewarding parts of working in our Vetco Vaccination Clinics is seeing the growth and impact our teams make every day. We invest heavily in training and developing our para staff so they can confidently educate pet parents, provide best medicine recommendations, and administer critical preventive vaccinations and medications. For many pet parents, our clinics may be the primary veterinary interaction their pets receive, which makes the work incredibly meaningful. I’ve also loved seeing so many partners grow into leadership roles or continue their education in the veterinary field. I’m proud of the essential care we provide to our communities and the opportunities we create for partner growth and development.

Joan M., Territory Manager, Vetco Vaccination Clinics