Traveling Emergency Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K + Match

Discretionary fund of $5,000/year

120 hours PTO

Access to Navan for travel booking benefits

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking Emergency Veterinarians for a traveling position that combines flexibility with the stability of full-time roles. Candidates will enjoy competitive compensation, with earnings typically ranging from $200,000 to over $300,000 annually, along with robust benefits including 401K matching and PTO.

Successful applicants will have surgical experience and a strong background in emergency veterinary care. This unique opportunity allows veterinarians to travel while receiving full-time benefits and enjoying a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care and treatment.
• Assist with surgical procedures as needed.
• Manage scheduling and shift responsibilities through the online platform.

Skills

Emergency Response Experience

Surgical Skills

Specialty/Emergency 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 provides the best of both worlds, combining the flexibility and great travel options of an independent relief veterinarian with the stability and safety of a full-time position with outstanding, industry-leading benefits. Our Travel Veterinarians are awarded all the benefits of full-time staff members.

Qualifications

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

Hours Of Work

• Full-time position: minimum of 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 of 3 shifts per 4 weeks. Eligible for part‑time benefits with travel coverage. Limited benefits options available for those with fewer shifts.

Scheduling

The scheduling of shifts is managed through our online platform, Jobs Unleashed, and travel ER Veterinarians have the first pick. Candidates have direct control of scheduling following guidelines set by the team manager regarding focus hospitals, regions, and shift types. Any shifts that exceed the agreed-upon minimum are optional and follow the compensation model.

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 + 2 additional days for CEs.
• Access to Navan with the opportunity to earn significant 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.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

Contact: Shawna Schimmel at [email protected]

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.