Veterinary Relief Careers

Build a veterinary career with more flexibility, variety, and local support. Your Neighbor Vet connects experienced veterinary professionals with clinics that need dependable relief coverage across Washington and Oregon. We do more than simply post open shifts. We take the time to understand your experience, skills, interests, and the type of work you enjoy, then find the perfect fit for you. That means better matches for you and more dependable relief support for the clinics we serve.

Find the Right Path for You

Your Neighbor Vet is a privately owned, DVM-owned veterinary relief staffing company serving clinics and veterinary professionals across Washington and Oregon.

YNV works with veterinary professionals who want greater control over their schedules while continuing to provide thoughtful, collaborative patient care. Opportunities vary by location, clinical background, credentials, availability, and current clinic needs.

Washington Careers

Explore relief opportunities for Veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary assistants across Washington, including Greater Seattle and the Puget Sound region.

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Oregon Careers

Explore relief veterinarian opportunities across Oregon, including the Portland metropolitan area.

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Growing Across the West

YNV is preparing to expand into additional western states. Stay tuned for announcements as new service areas become available.

Ways to Work With YNV

Full-Time W-2 Employment

Eligible full-time employees can combine schedule flexibility with the support and benefits of employment. Available schedules and assignments depend on role, geography, experience, and clinic demand.

Part-Time W-2 Employment

Part-time employment can provide ongoing relief work with a schedule shaped around your availability and the needs of YNV’s clinic partners.

Independent Contractor Relief Work

Veterinarians may also explore independent contractor opportunities when that arrangement is appropriate for the work and consistent with applicable requirements. Contractor opportunities do not include employee benefits.

Veterinary Work That Matches Your Experience

Depending on your credentials, experience, preferences, and local demand, assignments may include:

General practice
Emergency medicine
Urgent care
Surgery
Day, evening, weekend, and holiday coverage
Short-term and ongoing relief coverage

Why Veterinary Professionals Work With YNV

DVM-owned perspective and locally operated support
The freedom to pick and choose available shifts through the YNV app, or ask our team to help match you with suitable opportunities
A variety of hospital environments and clinical settings
Responsive communication and assignment coordination
Scheduling and shift communication through the YNV platform
Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
Premium pay

How the Process Works

Tell us about your credentials, experience, geographic preferences, and the types of clinical work you are comfortable performing.
Share your availability and preferred schedule.
Pick and choose available shifts through the YNV app, or ask our team to help match you with opportunities that align with your background, preferences, and current clinic needs.
Confirm assignments and support local veterinary teams while working within your professional scope and comfort level.

Questions before submitting? Visit the Careers FAQs or contact the YNV team.

Start a Conversation

You do not need to wait for a specific job advertisement. Tell us about your credentials, location, availability, and goals, and our team can follow up when there is an appropriate next step.