Locum Veterinarian | Texas

CareVet Health

8h•$100 - $135

About The Position

Work hard. Explore harder. Set your schedule — and keep your freedom. CareVet is looking for Locum Veterinarians in the great state of Texas. Premium pay option range $100–$135/hr (benefits or no benefit option), paid travel and total flexibility If you’ve dreamed of practicing great medicine while still having the time to travel, recharge, and actually live, this role was built for you. CareVet’s Traveling DVM program gives experienced veterinarians the flexibility they crave with the stability, support, and earning power they deserve. It’s travel nursing for veterinarians — but with more autonomy and a schedule designed around your life. Pick Your Ideal Rotation 2 on / 2 off — average 20 hours per week 3 on / 1 off — perfect for those who like longer stretches of work and play. Both options are available. We'll work around you. Compensation & Coverage $135/hr | Part-time, no benefits $100/hr | With full benefits package $2,500 annual CE stipend + CE time paid Professional dues and state license fees covered by CareVet Flight, hotel, and meals covered — we handle the logistics No negative accrual. No upfront non-compete. No surprises. Where You'll Practice Our traveling DVMs rotate across high-performing, community-rooted hospitals in: Houston Tyler Worth Frisco Kilgore Odessa San Antonio New locations are added regularly as our network grows. The Medicine CareVet hospitals are equipped with industry-leading diagnostics and treatment capabilities. You'll have the tools to practice the kind of medicine you went to school for — and the autonomy to do it your way. We don't run protocol binders. We trust our DVMs to make the right call for each patient. Our role is to provide guidance, network-level clinical outcomes data, and support — not to override your judgment. The Team 93% retention across DVMs and support staff. That number tells you something: the people in our hospitals have stayed because they want to be there. You'll walk into teams that are experienced, collaborative, and genuinely glad to have you. Why Traveling DVMs Choose CareVet True flexibility — no rigid FTE commitment Schedule logistics handled for you Strong clinical environment at every location Access to CareCoach program for career development Carebnb — free access to CareVet vacation properties between rotations Employee Assistance Program including access to an on-staff licensed social worker Tell Us What Works for You We know not every DVM fits the same box — and we don't want you to. When you apply, tell us: Part-time or full-time availability Preferred schedule structure (2/2 or 3/1) States or regions where you're willing to travel Any schedule parameters that matter to you We'll build around your life, not the other way around.

Requirements

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

Benefits

$2,500 annual CE stipend + CE time paid
Professional dues and state license fees covered by CareVet
Flight, hotel, and meals covered
Carebnb — free access to CareVet vacation properties between rotations
Employee Assistance Program including access to an on-staff licensed social worker

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