The Midwest's largest vet market with premium urban and suburban shifts.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Chicago, giving you the opportunity to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in Illinois. Build valuable experience at various clinics before committing to a permanent role.
FlexVet rates are typically higher than the local average. You set your rate, we match you with clinics willing to pay it.
General Practice
$65–$115
Per hour for GP relief shifts
Specialty / ER
$120–$160
Per hour for specialty/ER shifts
Payment Speed
2 Days
Direct deposit after your shift
From signup to your first shift in under a week
Fill out a quick form. We'll ask about your availability, preferred shift types, and where you're licensed.
Our team finds clinics that fit your preferences and schedule. No algorithms, no bidding. A real person matching you.
Show up, do what you do best, and take care of animals. We handle the logistics and paperwork.
Direct deposit within 2 business days. No chasing invoices, no net-30 waiting.
Chicago gives you range. Lincoln Park and the West Loop trend boutique. North Shore suburbs (Evanston, Highland Park) have affluent clientele. Western suburbs (Naperville, Hinsdale) run higher volume. Mix and match to fit your preferences.
Huge Market Depth — City and suburban clinics give you hundreds of options within 30 miles.
Premium Urban Practices — Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast serve high-spending pet owners.
Midwest Cost Balance — Coastal-competitive pay with Midwest cost of living outside the priciest neighborhoods.
Chicago has the most diverse clinic options I have worked. Boutique days in Lincoln Park, high-volume suburban in Naperville, pay works either way.
Fill out the form and our team will reach out within 24 hours to get you set up. No obligations, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you're looking for.
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State Licensing
Illinois requires NAVLE passage. Apply through IL Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation. No state-specific exam. CE: 40 hours triennially. For a full directory of state veterinary regulatory boards, visit avma.org/education/ecfvg/state-veterinary-regulatory-boards.
Everything you need to know before your first shift in Illinois.
GP shifts pay $65-$115/hr. ER and specialty runs $120-$160/hr. North Shore and Gold Coast at the top.
Yes. One of the largest vet markets in the country. City and suburbs support full-time relief DVMs year-round.
A relief veterinarian — sometimes called a locum vet — is a licensed DVM who works short-term shifts at veterinary clinics on a flexible, contract-free basis rather than as a permanent employee.
Relief vet pay typically ranges from $150 to $250 per hour depending on location, specialty, and shift length. FlexVet DVMs set their own rates and receive direct deposit within 48 hours of each completed shift.
No, there are no long-term contracts or minimum shift requirements. You can work as much or as little as you choose.
Join hundreds of DVMs earning more with FlexVet. No fees, no contracts, no hassle.
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