Strong suburban demand with competitive Midwest rates.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Detroit, allowing you to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in Michigan. 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
$60–$100
Per hour for GP relief shifts
Specialty / ER
$110–$150
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.
Relief work in Detroit is suburban-focused. Oakland County (Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills) and Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor) have the strongest markets. Western suburbs (Novi, Livonia, Canton) add options. Most vet demand sits in the burbs.
Affluent Suburbs — Oakland County has some of the highest household incomes in the Midwest.
Ann Arbor Access — College-town market with engaged pet owners and academic vet resources.
Moderate Cost of Living — Metro Detroit housing is well below national averages, even in desirable suburbs.
Detroit suburbs surprised me. Clinics in Troy and Birmingham are as well-run as anything in the NE, and my rent is half.
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
Michigan requires NAVLE passage. Apply through MI Bureau of Professional Licensing. Endorsement available for DVMs with 5+ years in another state. CE: 45 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 Michigan.
GP shifts pay $60-$100/hr. ER and specialty runs $110-$150/hr. Oakland County and Ann Arbor at the high end.
Yes. While Detroit proper has faced challenges, the suburbs are thriving. Oakland and Washtenaw counties have strong, growing markets.
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.
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