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Relief Veterinarian
We’re on a mission to empower animal healthcare professionals with opportunities to earn more and achieve greater flexibility in their careers and personal lives.
Powered by groundbreaking technology, Roo has built the industry-leading veterinary staffing platform, connecting Veterinarians, Technicians, and Assistants with animal hospitals for relief work and hiring opportunities. Roo empowers the largest network of over 20,000 veterinary professionals to help more than 9,000 animal hospitals provide quality care to more pets.
Together, we’ve provided more than 3 million hours of healthcare, helping Veterinarians earn more than $200 million.
🚨 How to apply (important!)
Roo does not accept applications through this job post. To apply, you’ll need to click the link below and complete our standard Veterinarian sign-up flow.
Once you’re signed up, you can request relief shifts that fit your schedule and preferences.
👉 Sign up as a Relief Veterinarian on Roo
Practice great medicine. On your terms.
If you love being a veterinarian but want more say in when, where, and how you work, relief might be your sweet spot. Roo connects Relief Veterinarians with animal hospitals that need coverage, so you can focus on the medicine while we handle the logistics.
Whether you’re picking up the occasional extra shift or building a full-time relief career, Roo gives you the flexibility to make it work for your life.
What you’ll do
As a Relief Veterinarian on Roo, you’ll:
- Provide high-quality veterinary care at animal hospitals in your area (or wherever you want to work).
- Step in confidently to support hospital teams during coverage gaps.
- Review transparent shift details up front, including pay, schedule, and expectations.
- Deliver thoughtful, ethical medicine while adapting to different clinic environments.
- Help pets, support teams, and head home without the long-term strings attached.
Why Vets choose Roo
Relief work with Roo is built to feel less like herding cats and more like… hopping smoothly from shift to shift.
- Total flexibility – Choose the shifts you want. Work as much or as little as you like.
- Fast, reliable pay – Get paid via direct deposit in as little as two business days.
- No minimums or mandates – No required hours, no exclusivity, no pressure.
- Centralized support – Scheduling, payments, and tax tracking all in one place.
- Variety without commitment – Explore different hospitals, specialties, and paces of practice.
What you’ll need
- An active veterinary license in good standing in the state(s) where you plan to work.
- Prior clinical veterinary experience.
- Comfort stepping into new hospital settings and software systems.
- A collaborative, professional approach with hospital teams and clients.
- Personal liability insurance (strongly recommended).
About Roo
Roo is the most flexible veterinary relief management platform, empowering Veterinarians to earn more on their schedule. Thousands of Vets use Roo to build relief careers that support their financial goals, wellbeing, and love of the profession.
Ready to hop in?
Getting started is simple, free, and commitment-free.
👉 Sign up as a Relief Veterinarian on Roo
No minimum shifts. No pressure. Just relief work that works for you.
- Accelerated growth & learning potential.
- Stipends for home office setup, continuing education, and monthly wellness.
- Comprehensive health benefits to fit your needs with base medical plan covered at 100% with optional premium buy up plans.
- 401K
- Unlimited Paid Time Off.
- Paid Maternity/Paternity and reproductive care leave.
- Gifts on your birthday & anniversary.
- Opportunity for domestic travel, including for regional team building events.
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