Entry Level Relief Veterinarian Jobs
New grad relief veterinarian jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotation work or an internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Thrive Pet Healthcare, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Ethos Veterinary Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
We are looking for Relief Emergency Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. Deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
Our West Region States
We have opportunities for Emergency DVM relief W2, 1099 or LLC along with our Travel ER Team.
Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Central Region ER Locations includes the following States:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Washington
Position Requirements
All Emergency Relief Veterinarian positions require the following minimum qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) degree.
- Experience in emergency medicine and/or the successful completion of a small animal rotating or emergency internship.
- State Veterinary Board License: Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment.
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligibility.
About Thrive
We have over 400 plus partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
We welcome you to join us as you are, where you're celebrated, and your work-life rhythm is valued. Through personalized mentorship, CE events, virtual gatherings, 24/7 mental health support, and uninterrupted time off, we equip you to focus on what you do best.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
Description
We are looking for Relief Emergency Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. Deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
Our West Region States
We have opportunities for Emergency DVM relief W2, 1099 or LLC along with our Travel ER Team.
Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Central Region ER Locations includes the following States:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Washington
Position Requirements
All Emergency Relief Veterinarian positions require the following minimum qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) degree.
- Experience in emergency medicine and/or the successful completion of a small animal rotating or emergency internship.
- State Veterinary Board License: Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment.
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligibility.
About Thrive
We have over 400 plus partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
We welcome you to join us as you are, where you're celebrated, and your work-life rhythm is valued. Through personalized mentorship, CE events, virtual gatherings, 24/7 mental health support, and uninterrupted time off, we equip you to focus on what you do best.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
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Who's Hiring
- Thrive Pet Healthcare13
- VCA Animal Hospitals3
- Ethos Veterinary Health2
- NVA1
- VEG ER for Pets1
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Entry Level Relief Veterinarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level relief veterinarian job?
Start by highlighting your clinical rotations, externships, and any relief or relief-style shifts you covered during school. Employers hiring at this level prioritize candidates who can step into a practice independently with minimal onboarding, so demonstrating comfort with common procedures and clear communication with clients gives you a real edge. Targeting smaller independent practices and specialty clinics often yields the fastest callbacks for new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level relief veterinarians?
Companies hiring entry level relief veterinarians right now include Thrive Pet Healthcare, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you will find a mix of multi-location veterinary groups, independent animal hospitals, and urgent care clinics that regularly need flexible coverage from junior veterinarians.
Are there remote entry level relief veterinarian jobs?
Yes, though most relief veterinarian work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level relief veterinarian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth consultations, medical record review, or case support rather than direct patient care. They can be a useful supplement to on-site relief shifts early in your career.
Are these new grad relief veterinarian jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior relief veterinarian roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or rotation work in place of independent practice history, or explicitly mentions mentorship and onboarding support. Look for those signals in the job description before applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level relief veterinarians?
Entry Level relief veterinarian roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on flexible staffing to cover gaps left by vacations, parental leave, and sudden turnover, which makes them consistently open to hiring junior veterinarians who can step in on short notice.