Relief Veterinarian - East Coast

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking Relief Veterinarians to join our Eastern Region network across multiple states. You will contribute your DVM/ VMD credentials, maintain active licenses in good standing, and hold an active DEA license or eligibility while supporting Thrive’s local hospitals.

Join a nationwide, community‑driven veterinary network that provides strong clinical resources, mentorship, and flexible relief opportunities across partner clinics.

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD degree required.
• Active state veterinary license in good standing for the state of employment.
• Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.

Skills

DEA license

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

Relief Veterinarian – Eastern Region

We are looking for Relief Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. With hospitals deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

Eastern Region States

• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

Position Requirements

All Relief Veterinarian Positions Require the Following Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) degree.
• State Veterinary Board License – Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligibility.

Specialty Relief Positions Require

• Board certification or eligibility.

About Thrive

380 partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. We welcome you to join us as you are, where you’re celebrated, and your work‑life rhythm is valued. Through personalized mentorship, CE events, virtual gatherings, 24/7 mental health support, and uninterrupted time off, we equip you to focus on what you do best.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.