Urgent Care Veterinarian

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys a mix of complex cases, urgent care, surgery, and wellness within a predictable schedule. The role blends appointments and walk-ins, keeping work varied while supporting timely, high-quality patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• See walk-in urgent care cases throughout the day
• Support walk-in wellness and overflow appointments from other DVMs as needed
• Perform urgent surgeries (e.g., wound repairs, mass removals, pyometra when stable, GI foreign bodies as appropriate)
• Perform routine soft tissue surgery if needed
• Collaborate with other doctors and a skilled technical team

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible

About the hospital

Thrive Round Rock is a general and urgent care practice located in Round Rock, Texas, focusing on:

• Minor, non-life-threatening emergencies (lacerations, limping/pain, mild allergic reactions, GI upset without dehydration, ear infections, UTIs, non-obstructed FLUTD/FUS)
• Referred cases from general practices when timely care isn’t available
• Wellness visits
• Illness and chronic disease management

UC/GP Hybrid Role

This position addresses a critical community need by providing efficient, compassionate care for non-critical cases, reducing wait times while maintaining high medical standards. We offer both walk-ins and appointments and coordinate closely with primary veterinarians to ensure continuity of care.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Predictable, structured schedule
• No overnights
• Case flow designed to maintain balance and avoid burnout
• Time off is respected and encouraged

The team & culture

• Highly collaborative, supportive, and fun
• Strong doctor-to-doctor communication
• Well-trained technicians and assistants
• Quality-focused medicine

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Moving allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts