Relief Veterinarian / Traveling Relief Veterinarian
CareVet traveling network · All locations
Flexible Schedule
Travel
Clinical Autonomy
Why This Role
No Production Pressure
You are paid an hourly rate so you can focus on patient care.
Schedule Flexibility
Pick your ideal rotation with an average of 20 hours per week.
New Locations
New locations are added regularly as our network grows.
Modern Technology
Tools to practice the kind of medicine you went to school for.
You became a veterinarian to do meaningful work — not to burn out in a role that owns your calendar. CareVet's Traveling DVM program is designed for experienced DVMs who want to practice excellent medicine, choose where they go, and actually have time to live.
We handle the logistics. You handle the medicine. No long-term commitments, no negotiating your own schedule from scratch each time — just a program built around the freedom you've earned.
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.
This Role Is a Fit If You’re…
- An experienced DVM craving more flexibility without sacrificing quality of care
- Looking to travel, explore new cities, or test a change of pace before committing to a permanent role
- Ready to earn competitive hourly pay without the overhead of practice ownership
- Wanting to step back from full-time clinic life — without stepping away from medicine
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
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
Locations
Travel anywhere in the CareVet network
This role supports veterinary care across our growing national network, with new locations added regularly to give you the flexibility and variety you want.
🧳 Travel-ready rotations
⏱️ Average 20 hours/week
📈 Growing location network
Relief Veterinarian
All locations
Compensation varies depending on location
Hourly compensation based on assignment
Lisa Maher
DVM Talent Partner – CareVet