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

CareVet; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

$2,500 annual CE stipend

Paid parental leave

Free access to CareVet's vacation properties

Job summary

CareVet is seeking a Full-Time Traveling DVM in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role offers experienced veterinarians a competitive salary of $200,000–$275,000 annually, along with the travel lifestyle of working across multiple hospitals. Enjoy generous benefits, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, and a robust support system for autonomy in veterinary medicine. With 93% DVM retention, you'll be joining a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality animal care.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree required.
• Licensure in the applicable state.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems.
• Perform surgery on animals.
• Advise animal owners about general care.
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dexterity in handling animals

Decision-making under pressure

Communication skills

Knowledge of animal behavior

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

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. You’ll earn a competitive salary, travel on CareVet's dime, and practice medicine your way — without being anchored to one location.

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

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

Schedule Flexibility

• 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