NEW
Now placing across California & expanding nationwide
Relief & permanent roles
Personalized matching
Relief, your terms
Local expertise
Personalized matching
Market specialists
Two sides of the same mission — keeping clinics covered and keeping vets working on their terms.
Temporary and per-diem placements that let vets choose where, when, and how often they work.
When a clinic is ready to grow its core team, we source candidates who fit the culture and stay.
For Veterinarians
Browse relief and permanent opportunities, set your availability, and let us bring the right roles to you — licensed in California or beyond.
For Practices
Short-staffed or planning ahead? Tell us what you need and we’ll match you with vetted relief veterinarians ready to step in.
Two decades of workforce expertise, now focused entirely on veterinary medicine and the people who power it.
Real humans who learn your goals — not an algorithm.
We advocate for the people we place, every time.
We know the regions, licensing, and clinics inside out.
Quick, dependable responses when timing matters.
Prefer email? Reach us any time at info@vetmedstaffing.com
After you submit, a VetMed recruiter reviews your profile and reaches out — usually within one business day — to talk through opportunities that fit.
Our primary focus is San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County — the markets we know best. As our network grows, we’re expanding placements nationwide.
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“Working with VetMed Staffing was refreshingly easy. They took the time to understand my schedule and matched me with relief opportunities that fit my availability perfectly.”
Relief Veterinarian
“Finding qualified relief veterinarians used to be stressful, but VetMed Staffing made it simple. They responded quickly, provided highly qualified candidates, and helped us maintain excellent patient care during a busy period.”
Practice Manager
“What impressed us most was the personal approach. Instead of simply filling a position, they focused on finding someone who fit our clinic’s culture and workflow.”
Veterinary Hospital Owner
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Whether you’re a veterinarian looking for flexible work or a practice that needs reliable coverage, we’ll take it from here.
