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New York, New York

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Staten Island, NY

VeterinarianNo callNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$150-$187/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Petco Veterinary Services offers relief veterinarians the chance to work in two distinct settings: Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. In both environments, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets every day.

As a relief veterinarian with Petco, you'll enjoy flexible online scheduling, allowing you to choose shifts that work best for your lifestyle. There's no minimum or maximum number of shifts required, and we offer a variety of weekday and weekend hours to fit your needs. You also have the freedom to set your own rate for each shift, ensuring you have control over your compensation. Continue practice activities outside of Petco shifts and enjoy NO agency fees!

Our appointment-based model helps manage patient flow and ensures you're able to leave on time, while our trained, experienced staff handles the operations, letting you focus on providing the best care possible. Stay up to date with important clinic news, policy updates, and product announcements through our monthly newsletter. And as a bonus, enjoy a 15% discount on all Petco products and services, perfect for treating your own pets.

What's the difference between Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care Hospitals?

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.

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.

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 & administer vaccines
  • DEA in good standing required for full-service Vetco Total Care hospital relief shifts
  • Ability to provide Professional Liability Insurance + license defense policy
  • Compliance with all local state and federal mandates

Ready to Make a Difference?

Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care full-service hospitals provide access to high-quality veterinary care in 48 states. Help us continue providing exceptional care to pets across the country. Explore available locations for relief shifts and discover where you can make an impact.

Together, we're making pet healthcare better.

Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more! Explore all open shift locations on the Vetco Clinics website.

New York state bid rates average $150.00-$187.00/hr. Shift rates may vary depending on the clinic location and duration of the selected shift.

Key Responsibilities

Provide veterinary care across vaccination clinics and full-service hospitals, focusing on wellness checks and preventive care. Responsibilities range from basic vaccinations to complex outpatient surgeries and dental procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Operations

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $325k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$312k–$389kVeterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $135k–$170k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$325k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New York195 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 15% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Staten Island, NY at Vetco Clinics a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Veterinarian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 7 employers
4
<$195k
1
$203k
6
$210k-225k
0
$225k-240k
1
$304k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 7 employers
CME allowance
91%
401k / retirement match
91%
Relocation assistance
82%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Vetco Total Care Hospital Relief Veterinarian - Marion, ILContract

Vetco Clinics · Marion, IL, US

$135-$146/hr
#2

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

$140k-$224k
#4

Senior Veterinarian

$120k-$220k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Vetco Clinics

Veterinary Services
San Diego, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible online scheduling
No minimum or maximum shifts
Set your own rate
No agency fees
15% discount on Petco products
Appointment-based model
Trained staff handles operations

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.