Description
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 weeks on / 2 weeks off — average 20 hours per week
- 3 weeks on / 1 week 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
- 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
- Ft. 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
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.
