Locum Veterinarian - PT or FT - Texas

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Listed compensation

$100–$135/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job 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 and hotel covered, per diem for meals

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.

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

How to Apply

Ready to practice great medicine and actually live your life? Apply below — and tell us what you're looking for.

To learn more or start the conversation, contact Stephanie Cooper at (303) 552‑8143 or scooper@carevethealth.com. You can also apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care across various hospital locations in Texas. Maintain autonomy in clinical decision-making while collaborating with experienced hospital teams.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosticsAnimal handlingAnimal behavior knowledgeMedical technology usage

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$244k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $252k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$244k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package option
$2,500 annual CE stipend
Professional dues and state license fees covered
Flight and hotel covered
Per diem for meals
Access to CareCoach program
Free access to CareVet vacation properties
Employee Assistance Program