Relief Veterinarian
Relief Veterinarian | Flexible Schedule Opportunity in Fresno, CA
Relief, part-time, or something in between? Let's build the schedule you're looking for.
We are seeking a veterinarian to support our Fresno-area hospitals with flexible scheduling options designed around your availability. Whether you prefer occasional coverage, a recurring schedule, seasonal work, or a long-term position, we're open to finding the right fit.
Enjoy the variety and clinical diversity of working across multiple hospitals while being supported by experienced teams, modern resources, and a network that values flexibility.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teams at several Fresno-area hospitals, each equipped with modern medical resources and dedicated support staff committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Our hospitals offer:
- Multi-doctor, collaborative environments
- Exceptional technician and support teams
- Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound capabilities
- Fully equipped surgical suites
- In-house laboratory and reference lab access
- Long-tenured team members and strong hospital cultures
- A wide variety of cases, including wellness, dentistry, surgery, integrative medicine, and more
Designed Around Your Availability
We're open to a variety of scheduling arrangements, including:
- Recurring relief shifts
- Part-time schedules
- Seasonal or reduced-hour commitments
- Full-time opportunities
- Customized schedules based on your availability
Compensation & Benefits
We recognize that every veterinarian's ideal schedule is different. Compensation, benefits, and incentives are tailored to the level of commitment and hours worked.
Potential offerings include:
- Competitive compensation
- Production opportunities
- Sign-on and/or relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Annual CE allowance
- Professional liability coverage
- Additional benefits based on employment status
Qualifications
- Active California veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
- Open to veterinarians of all experience levels
- Small animal GP experience preferred, including medicine and surgery
If you're currently doing relief work and would like more consistency, or you're in a permanent role and looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to connect and discuss a schedule that works for you.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: