Traveling Emergency Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; North Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Discretionary fund of $5,000/year

120 hours PTO

Travel credits via Navan

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking Emergency Veterinarians to join the team in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This role combines the flexibility of an independent veterinarian with the stability of full-time employment, offering an annual salary range from $200,000 to $300,000+. The position includes a generous benefits package comprising a 401K match and 120 hours of PTO annually.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of emergency experience and surgical skills, alongside a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Opportunities for travel and flexible scheduling are also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of ER experience or ER Internship trained plus 1–2 years of ER experience.
• Required specialty/emergency hospital experience.
• Surgical experience and skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for pets.
• Manage shifts through the online platform.
• Collaborate with the team on scheduling.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Surgical skills

Collaboration in a team setting

Education

Veterinary degree

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.