Earn $115-$250/hr with full schedule flexibility. You choose when and where you work.
Join Our Team as a Relief Veterinarian at Relief 4 Real in Austin, TX!
Relief 4 Real is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our beloved animal patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to manage your own schedule while operating within a supportive and collaborative setting (ideal for a flexible veterinarian schedule and full veterinarian schedule control). We provide short-term support to clinics in need, offering opportunities for locum veterinarian work, relief DVM shifts, and per diem veterinarian assignments. Surgical procedures are performed at your discretion at each location. If you possess a deep passion for animal welfare and seek a fulfilling career as an independent contractor veterinarian or DVM contractor, we eagerly await your application! You’ll enjoy no on-call and no after-hours requirements, plus opportunities within the Austin veterinary relief community, including occasional needs for traveling veterinarian or mobile veterinarian support roles.
Daily Responsibilities:
Provide top-tier medical care to small animals
Conduct preventive care examinations
Proficient in adapting to multiple veterinary software platforms (EzyVet, Vetspire, Cornerstone) and maintaining detailed, accurate records.
Utilize digital radiography
Required Skills:
Experience with digital radiography
Strong background in small animal care
Excellent client service and communication skills
Ability to adapt to new clinical environments
Minimum Requirements:
Up-to-date Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
Texas veterinary license in good standing
Current and valid DEA registration
Nice to Have Skills:
Salary and Benefits:
About Relief 4 Real
Relief 4 Real is a locally owned and operated veterinary relief service based in San Antonio, TX.
Our team is made up of experienced veterinary professionals who truly understand the challenges clinics face every day. Founded and led by veterinarian professionals with firsthand experience in the field, we take pride in offering compassionate, dependable relief services tailored to each clinic’s unique needs.
Because we’re locally owned, we’re able to focus on what really matters: providing reliable, high-quality relief services that meet the unique needs of each clinic. Our streamlined, personal approach allows us to support veterinary teams without the bureaucracy or pressure often found in corporate settings.
At Relief 4 Real, we’re dedicated to improving the quality of care for animals while empowering veterinary professionals to do their best work — with flexibility, integrity, and genuine care. Join us in making a meaningful difference for pets, their families, and the clinics that serve them.
DEI Statement:
At Relief 4 Real, we are steadfast in our commitment to establishing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We firmly believe that our unique differences strengthen us and strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity for all.
EEO Statement:
Relief 4 Real is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.