Traveling Emergency Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K + match

$5,000 yearly discretionary fund

120 hours PTO

Continuing education days

Travel booking credits

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is actively seeking Emergency Veterinarians for a unique Traveling Emergency Veterinarian role, blending the flexibility of relief work with full-time stability. This position offers competitive compensation between $200,000 and $300,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including a 401K match and generous PTO.

Candidates must possess 3+ years of ER experience, surgical skills, and specialty/emergency hospital experience. This role promises not only professional growth but the opportunity to travel and explore beautiful locations across the country.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of ER experience or ER Internship trained + 1–2 years of ER experience.
• Specialty/Emergency hospital experience required.
• Surgical experience and skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to patients as part of a collaborative team.
• Manage scheduling and shifts through the online platform, Jobs Unleashed.
• Offer flexibility in travel while maintaining full-time employment stability.

Skills

Emergency Response Experience

Surgical Skills

Specialty Hospital Experience

Job description

Description

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking Emergency Veterinarians to join our team as Traveling Emergency Veterinarians. The Travel ER veterinarian role combines flexibility and travel options of an independent relief veterinarian with the stability and safety of a full‑time position, providing industry‑leading benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of ER experience or ER Internship trained + 1–2 years of ER experience.
• Specialty/Emergency hospital experience required.
• Surgical experience and skills required.

Hours of Work

• Full‑time position: Minimum 9 shifts per 4 weeks to qualify for full‑time benefits, PTO, and discretionary funds. The lowest shift minimum in the industry is for full‑time benefits.
• Part‑time position: Minimum 3 shifts per 4 weeks for part‑time benefits with travel coverage. Shifts below the full‑time requirement are optional and have limited benefits defined case‑by‑case.

Scheduling

Shifts are managed through our online scheduling platform, Jobs Unleashed. Travel ER veterinarians have first pick of shifts and direct control of scheduling following guidelines set by the team manager regarding focus hospitals, regions, and/or shift types. Any shifts that exceed the agreed‑upon minimum are optional and compensated per the model below.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation.
• Shift/Pro Model (above industry ER production %).
• Typical earnings range from $200,000 annually to $300,000+ annually.

Benefits

• 401K + match.
• Discretionary fund of $5,000/year.
• 120 hours PTO (equivalent to 4 weeks) with no impact on production plus 2 additional days for continuing education.
• Access to Navan with opportunity to earn additional financial credits when used for booking travel.
• Better work‑life integration.
• Opportunity to see amazing areas of the country.
• Opportunity to try out a location in advance if interested in a full‑time position at a specific location.

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