Learn more about veterinary relief careers, work arrangements, scheduling, qualifications, and the process for expressing interest in YNV.
In Washington, YNV works with veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and experienced veterinary assistants. In Oregon, the careers website currently presents veterinarian opportunities only.
YNV serves veterinary clinics across Washington and Oregon, including Greater Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the Portland metropolitan area. Opportunities vary with clinic demand and are not guaranteed in every location at all times. YNV is preparing to expand into additional western states, so stay tuned for announcements as new service areas become available.
No. The Careers pages are designed for year-round expressions of interest. You may submit the website form so YNV can learn about your credentials, location, availability, and goals. Submission does not guarantee an interview, employment, or an assignment.
YNV may offer full-time and part-time W-2 employment as well as independent contractor opportunities for veterinarians. The appropriate arrangement depends on the role, work, location, current business needs, and applicable requirements. Washington LVT and veterinary assistant opportunities are employee roles at this time.
You can tell YNV your availability, preferred geographic area, desired workload, and clinical interests. You may pick and choose available shifts through the YNV app, or ask our team to help with the matching process. Every opportunity still depends on clinic demand, qualifications, mutual fit, and confirmation.
Depending on your role, credentials, experience, preferences, and local demand, assignments may include general practice, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, or a combination of settings.
Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with employer matching. Eligible part-time employees may receive a 401(k) with employer matching and sick leave. Benefits are subject to eligibility rules, waiting periods, current plan documents, and company policies. Independent contractors do not receive employee benefits.
YNV’s current payroll schedule is every two weeks. Final payroll details are reviewed as part of the applicable offer and onboarding process.
Veterinarian candidates should have at least one year of clinical practice experience. For Washington LVT and veterinary assistant candidates, two or more years of relevant clinical experience is preferred. Assignment-specific requirements may vary.
Veterinarians must be properly licensed and eligible to practice in the state where they will work and must have, or be able to obtain, any required DEA registration before the applicable start date. Washington LVTs need an active Washington LVT license. Veterinary assistants must hold any credential required for the duties they perform, including a Washington Veterinary Medication Clerk credential when applicable.
Relief professionals are expected to adapt to reasonable hospital protocols, workflows, schedules, charges, and charting methods. You remain responsible for your professional license, ethical obligations, scope of practice, and clinical judgment. YNV does not expect you to perform work that is illegal, unethical, outside your scope, or beyond your clinical comfort and ability.
You share your availability and preferences with YNV. You may pick and choose available shifts through the YNV app, or ask our team to help match you with suitable opportunities. The app also supports availability, notifications, messaging, and assignment information. The exact process may vary by role and work arrangement, and shifts are not final until confirmed.
Relief work may involve different hospitals and teams. Some needs are short-term, while others may create recurring assignments. The mix depends on your preferences, geography, qualifications, and clinic demand.
YNV reviews the information you provide and may contact you to discuss your background, credentials, location, availability, and goals. If there is a potential fit, the team will explain the next steps, which may include a conversation, credential review, offer process, registration, and onboarding. A form submission does not create an employment or contractor relationship.
The website form is the best first step for most new candidates. Use the registration portal when the YNV team directs you there or when you are ready to provide the information required for the platform and onboarding process.
Your Neighbor Vet is privately owned and operated by a DVM, serving veterinary clinics and professionals across Washington and Oregon.
YNV supports general practice, emergency, urgent care, and surgery needs, including individual shifts and longer-term staffing gaps. Contact YNV to discuss the role, location, clinical needs, and dates for your clinic and confirm available coverage.
Submit the career-interest form and include your question, or contact the YNV team directly. We are happy to explain the process and learn what you are looking for.
