Veterinary Hires

Relief Veterinarian Jobs in California

57 live relief veterinarian listings in California from 5 employers — VCA Animal Hospitals has the most openings with 27.

Open Positions57 live
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Albany, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Campbell, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Clovis, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Colma, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Mountain View, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Stockton, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian - Locum

Banfield Pet Hospital

Antioch, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Murrieta, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Murrieta, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Locum Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Tustin, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
White's Pet Hospital logo

Relief Veterinarian

White's Pet Hospital

Santa Barabara, CAAvg $101.46k–$166.12k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Foothills Ranch, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
PetVet Care Centers logo

Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian

Goleta Airport Pet Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Goleta, CAAvg $101.46k–$166.12k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian

Echo Park Veterinary Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Echo Park, CAAvg $101.46k–$166.12k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian

Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic · PetVet Care Centers

Los Angeles, CAAvg $101.46k–$166.12k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian

Shatto Veterinary Center · PetVet Care Centers

Los Angeles, CAAvg $101.46k–$166.12k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Loomis, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Locum Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Los Angeles, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Arroyo Grande, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Who’s Hiring Relief Veterinarians in California

5 employers have 57 open relief veterinarian roles in California, led by VCA Animal Hospitals with 27 openings.

About This Role

A relief veterinarian is a licensed DVM who covers practice shifts on a contract or per-diem basis rather than as staff.

Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across California hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

Learn more about the relief veterinarian career path →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many relief veterinarian jobs are open in California right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 57 live relief veterinarian openings in California. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02Which employers are hiring relief veterinarians in California?

The California listings currently come from 5 employers, including VCA Animal Hospitals (27), Modern Animal (13), and Banfield Pet Hospital (12). 2 other employers have openings too.

03Which California cities have the most relief veterinarians openings?

Across the California listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Los Angeles (8), San Diego (3), San Jose (3), Tustin (2), and Campbell (1).