Urgent Care Veterinarian
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- DVM / VMD or equivalent degree required.
- Must hold a valid State Veterinary Board License.
- Active DEA license or eligibility required.
Responsibilities
- See walk-in urgent care cases throughout the day.
- Support walk-in wellness and overflow appointments.
- Perform urgent surgeries and routine soft tissue surgeries.
Skills
Education
Job description
Thrive Round Rock
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys a mix of complex cases, urgent care, surgery, and wellness within a predictable schedule. The role blends appointments and walk-ins, keeping work varied while supporting timely, high-quality patient care in a collaborative team environment.
This role includes walk-in urgent care, wellness, and sick visits, with opportunities for urgent surgeries without emergency or overnight coverage requirements.
You will:
- See walk-in urgent care cases throughout the day
- Support walk-in wellness and overflow appointments from other DVMs as needed
- Perform urgent surgeries (e.g., wound repairs, mass removals, pyometra when stable, GI foreign bodies as appropriate)
- Perform routine soft tissue surgery if needed.
- Collaborate with other doctors and a skilled technical team
- Practice high‑quality medicine with appropriate diagnostics and treatment plans
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
Thrive Round Rock is a general and urgent care practice located in Round Rock, Texas, focusing on:
- Minor, non‑life‑threatening emergencies (lacerations, limping/pain, mild allergic reactions, GI upset without dehydration, ear infections, UTIs, non‑obstructed FLUTD/FUS)
- Referred cases from general practices when timely care isn’t available
- Wellness visits
- Illness and chronic disease management
You’ll work with a collaborative, pet‑loving team committed to integrity, trust, safety, inclusion, and compassion. Teamwork and continuing education are core to our culture.
This position addresses a critical community need by providing efficient, compassionate care for non‑critical cases, reducing wait times while maintaining high medical standards. We offer both walk‑ins and appointments and coordinate closely with primary veterinarians to ensure continuity of care.
- Minor emergencies that are not life‑threatening, such as lacerations, limping/painful pets, hypersensitivity reactions, vomiting, and/or diarrhea without significant dehydration, ear infections causing discomfort, urinary tract infections, non‑obstructed FLUTD/FUS patients, etc.
- Cases that are referred to by general practice veterinarians because they are unable to see them in a timely manner and fit within the scope of care we provide.
- Wellness visits
- Illness and Chronic disease management
Our hospital has a collaborative team and a pet‑loving community. We pride ourselves on integrity, trust, safety, inclusion, and compassion. Teamwork and team education are all equally important.
The UC/GP Hybrid position has been designed to meet a key need in our community and hospital. We aim to provide efficient, compassionate care to patients with non‑critical conditions so that they receive great care without the wait! We offer walk‑ins and appointments for a range of conditions. We maintain close contact with the primary veterinarians to ensure patients return for ongoing care with their family veterinarians.
We are open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am‑8:00 pm, and Sunday, 12:00 pm‑5:00 pm.
Serving Round Rock, Remington Heights, Warner Ranch, Windy Park, Kensington Place, Pflugerville Heights.
- Predictable, structured schedule
- No overnights
- Case flow designed to maintain balance and avoid burnout
- Time off is respected and encouraged
- Highly collaborative, supportive, and fun
- Strong doctor-to-doctor communication
- Well‑trained technicians and assistants
- Quality‑focused medicine
Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human‑animal bonds, and connect with your local community, all while backed by our coast‑to‑coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well‑being. We’ll meet you where you are and invest in your professional and leadership growth.
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial well‑being. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive compensation
- Moving allowance
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental and purr‑ental leave
- Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
- 401(k) match
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Thrives Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.
Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE‑accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!
To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at UCrecruiting@thrivepet.com.
Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
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