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CareVet Health
Columbus, Ohio

Traveling Veterinarian (Full-Time or Part-Time) - Ohio

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$100–$135/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Flexible Schedule · Travel Covered · $100–$135/hr · Practice Across Ohio

If you've ever wanted to practice great medicine and still have the freedom to enjoy your time off — this is the role you've been waiting for.

CareVet's Traveling DVM program is designed for experienced veterinarians who want flexibility without sacrificing clinical quality, earning potential, or support. Think of it like travel nursing — but for DVMs, built around how you actually want to live.

The Schedule

Choose the Structure That Fits Your Life

  • 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off — averaging 20 hours per week
  • 3 weeks on / 1 week off — for those who prefer longer rotations

Both options are available — we’ll build the schedule around you.

Compensation & Coverage

  • $135/hr | Part-time, no benefits
  • $100/hr | With full benefits package
  • $2,500 annual CE stipend + paid CE time
  • Professional dues and state license fees covered by CareVet
  • Flight, hotel and meals covered

Where You’ll Practice

Our traveling DVMs rotate across high-performing, community-rooted hospitals throughout Ohio — from vibrant cities to welcoming small towns.

You’ll experience a variety of practice styles, client bases, and caseloads, all while being supported by a consistent and connected CareVet network.

New locations are added regularly as our footprint continues to grow.

The Medicine

CareVet hospitals are equipped with modern diagnostics and treatment capabilities, giving you the tools to practice high-quality medicine at every stop.

We prioritize clinical autonomy — no rigid protocols or unnecessary oversight. You’ll be trusted to make the right decisions for your patients, with the support of a collaborative network behind you.

The Team

  • With 93% retention across DVMs and support staff, our teams speak for themselves.
  • You’ll walk into hospitals with experienced technicians, supportive leadership, and teams that genuinely value collaboration — making it easy to step in and focus on patient care.
  • Why Traveling DVMs Choose CareVet
  • True flexibility — no rigid FTE requirements
  • All travel logistics handled for you
  • Strong clinical environments across every hospital
  • Access to CareCoach for ongoing career development
  • Employee Assistance Program, including access to a licensed social worker

Tell Us What Works for You

We know every DVM is different — and we don’t expect you to fit a mold. When you apply, let us know:

  • Your availability (part-time or full-time interest)
  • Preferred schedule (2/2 or 3/1)
  • Areas of Ohio you’re most interested in
  • Any schedule preferences that matter to you

We’ll build the role around your life — not the other way around.

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

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

To Learn More, Contact

  • Skyler Lair
  • (214) 616-8873 slair@carevethealth.com

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!

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Animal examinationVaccinationMedical equipment operationClient communicationTreatment planningPrescription managementAnimal handling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$244k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $263k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio 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, 76% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

3
<$150k
3
$150k
1
$160k
1
$175k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

Sign-on bonus
100%
401k / retirement match
90%
Relocation assistance
90%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
#2

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#3

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$118k-$175k
#4

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$140k-$160k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 annual CE stipend
Paid CE time
Professional dues covered
State license fees covered
Flight, hotel, and meals covered
Employee Assistance Program