Traveling Emergency Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; South Barrington (IL); 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 with additional days for continuing education

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is on the lookout for Traveling Emergency Veterinarians to deliver high-quality emergency medical care. The role uniquely offers the flexibility of a relief veterinarian combined with the stability of a full-time position, ensuring competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years of emergency room experience or ER internship training, along with surgical skills. Benefits include a 401K plan with matching, PTO, and access to travel resources, making this position ideal for those seeking both a rewarding career and a chance to explore various locations.

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 veterinary care as needed.
• Schedule shifts through our online platform.
• Select shifts and regions based on guidelines.

Skills

Emergency room 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.