Floating Veterinarian (DVM) – General Practice | Central Texas Region

Innovetive PetCare•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Floating DVM provides veterinary care and clinical support at assigned companion animal hospitals throughout Central Texas, including communities in and around Belton, Georgetown, and Austin. Assignments are coordinated according to patient demand, staffing needs, and operational priorities, and require travel between locations. This regional role supports continuity of patient care and hospital staffing while offering clinical variety across different practice environments. The veterinarian collaborates with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, support staff, hospital leadership, and clients to deliver compassionate, high-quality medicine and contribute to positive patient and client outcomes. The position offers a ProSal compensation structure with no negative accrual and a benefits package that includes insurance, retirement matching, continuing education support, paid time away, and company-paid extended-stay hotel accommodations for regional assignments, subject to company travel policies and scheduling needs.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
Current, active Texas veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain the required license before beginning clinical practice.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with different teams and adapt to changing clinical environments.
Commitment to compassionate patient care, client education, professional ethics, and accurate medical documentation.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned Central Texas service area.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness examinations, preventive medicine, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and management of common medical conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established standards of veterinary care.
Perform medical procedures, surgery, and dentistry consistent with clinical competency, hospital capabilities, and assigned responsibilities.
Recognize when advanced diagnostics, specialty consultation, or referral care may be appropriate.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records.
Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment options, preventive care recommendations, and follow-up instructions clearly and compassionately to clients.
Provide coverage at assigned hospitals based on scheduling needs, planned absences, and changes in patient demand.
Adapt to the workflows, equipment, protocols, and team dynamics of different practice environments.
Coordinate with hospital leadership to understand clinical priorities, staffing needs, and expectations before each assignment.
Promote continuity of care through accurate documentation, effective case handoffs, and communication with the primary veterinary team.
Support hospital teams during increased caseloads or temporary staffing gaps.
Share clinical knowledge and collaborate with colleagues to support consistent, high-quality care.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, communication, and patient care across supported locations.
Build positive working relationships with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and hospital leadership.
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative workplace and establish trust with clients through empathy, active listening, and clear explanations.
Follow applicable veterinary practice requirements, hospital policies, and professional standards.

Benefits

Competitive ProSal compensation structure with no negative accrual.
Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 for experienced candidates.
Company-paid extended-stay hotel accommodations for regional assignments, in accordance with company travel policies and scheduling needs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA and FSA options.
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Student loan assistance for eligible early-career candidates, up to $20,000 per year for four years, subject to program terms.
$2,500 annual continuing education allowance plus paid CE days.
Coverage for eligible state license renewal, DEA registration, and AVMA membership.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave, subject to applicable policies.
Wellness and mental health resources, including Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness.
Professional development opportunities that may include Global FAST ultrasound training, dental training with a board-certified dentist, and leadership cohort programs.