Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian

Stay connected to the medicine you love, with a team that values your experience | Flexible Per Diem/Relief scheduling | Competitive compensation ~$1650-$1850| Local heart. National strength.

Position Overview
Join PetVet Care Centers as a Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at Goleta Airport Pet Hospital. You'll step into a locally led hospital where the team knows its community, supports one another, and shares a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, backed by the resources of the PetVet Care Centers network.

Goleta Airport Pet Hospital in Goleta, California has an amazing leadership team, a Board-Certified Veterinary Practitioner, friendly & trained technical staff which offers high-quality medicine. We are a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital, providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Our diagnostic capabilities include ultrasound, digital dental & general radiology, as well as endoscopy. 

Why You'll Love Working Here! 

At Goleta Airport Pet Hospital, You care for pets. We care for you.

Here, you'll find:

• Our dedicated & tenured support team, offers a great learning culture & a happy/healthy work environment!  
• We have a very affluent clientele that believes in receiving only the best care for their pets.

Why Per Diem/Relief Work a t Goleta

For Doctors seeking greater flexibility, Goleta offers Per Diem/Relief opportunities that allow you to choose shifts aligned with your availability while helping the hospital maintain continuity of care. You’ll continue doing what you do best while supporting a team and community that value your contribution.

• Choose shifts that align with your availability and schedule
• Keep your clinical knowledge and skills active through performing General Practice Medicine
• Bring your experience to patients, clients, and a team that needs it
• Earn competitive compensation for the care you provide
• Stay connected to the profession during a career or life transition
• Experience Goleta’s team, culture, and approach to medicine firsthand

Compensation for the Per Diem/Relief schedule option will be commensurate based on shifts worked. Specific coverage expectations, shift length, frequency, employment classification, and any applicable benefit eligibility will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony

If flexibility is important to you, but Per Diem/Relief work isn’t quite what you’re looking for, let’s connect. We’ll work together to explore schedule options that align with how you want to work.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Sonni Nevarez, RVT, at  for additional information about our data practices.