Traveling Veterinarian - (Full Time or Part Time) - Michigan

CareVet; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave and adoption assistance

CE stipend + paid CE time

Professional dues and licenses covered

Carebnb access to vacation properties

Travel: flight, hotel, meals covered

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CareVet is seeking a Full-Time Traveling DVM to practice across our premier Michigan hospitals. Enjoy the security of a salaried position with the freedom to work across multiple clinics and adapt your schedule. You’ll keep clinical autonomy while benefiting from CareVet’s network and support.

You’ll manage medical cases, collaborate with teams, and take part in a program that values humane care and professional growth. Travel is compensated and essential for this role.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State licensure for the working state.
• Ability to show compassion to pets and owners.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
• Ability to make quick, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Strong passion for animal care and welfare.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and handling.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess health and diagnose problems.
• Treat and dress wounds.
• Perform surgery on animals.
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases.
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines.
• Advise owners about care, conditions, and treatments.
• Prescribe medication.
• Collaborate with team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

DVM degree

Licensure in state

Compassion for animals

Dexterity

Decision making under pressure

Animal welfare

Communication skills

Animal behavior knowledge

Medical technology use

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

X-ray machines

Job description

Overview

A full-time career with the freedom of a travel lifestyle. CareVet's Full-Time Traveling DVM role is built for experienced veterinarians who want the financial security of a salaried position and the variety that comes from practicing across multiple high-performing hospitals in Michigan! You\'ll earn a competitive salary, travel on CareVet\'s dime, and practice medicine your way — without being anchored to one location.

Compensation (full time)

• $200,000–$275,000 annually (based on schedule and structure)
• $275,000 at full-time 40 hrs/week | $135/hr without benefits
• $100/hr with full benefits package
• No production percentage requirement
• No negative accrual — ever
• No upfront non-compete

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• $2,500 annual CE stipend + paid CE time
• Professional dues and state license fees covered
• Carebnb — free access to CareVet\'s vacation properties
• Flight, hotel, and meals covered for all travel assignments
• Employee Assistance Program with on-staff licensed social worker

High-performing, community-rooted practices with experienced teams and industry-leading diagnostics.

Schedule Flexibility

We offer two schedule structures — choose what fits your life:

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off

Have a preference we haven\'t listed? Tell us. We\'ll work around your schedule where we can.

Medical Autonomy

There is no protocol binder. No corporate override. CareVet provides guidance, clinical support, and access to network-level outcomes data — but you are the doctor. Your treatment decisions are yours, made in partnership with your patients and clients.

We\'ve built something bigger than a group of hospitals. CareVet is becoming a leader in clinical outcomes across veterinary medicine — tracking and sharing real patient data across our network so our DVMs can make better decisions and elevate standards of care industry-wide. Your work here matters beyond the exam room.

The Team You\'ll Join

93% DVM retention across our network. That means you\'ll walk into hospitals where people know each other, trust each other, and have built real clinical rhythms together. Long-tenured vets and vet techs who are invested in each other\'s success — and yours.

Career Development

• CareCoach Program — a dedicated DVM coach to help chart your next career move
• Medical Director Accelerator — leadership and business operations training for DVMs ready to grow
• CE support, mentorship, and a network of peers across multiple markets

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

About The Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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