Mountain-town lifestyle with competitive Front Range pay.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Boulder, giving you the opportunity to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in Colorado. 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–$110
Per hour for GP relief shifts
Specialty / ER
$115–$155
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.
Boulder is compact enough to know most clinics within a few months, but the broader Front Range corridor gives you a large shift pool. Pet owners here invest in care. Between shifts: the Flatirons, world-class mountain biking, and walkable downtown.
Mountain Access — The Flatirons, Rocky Mountain National Park, and skiing are all within an hour.
Health-Conscious Clientele — Boulder pet owners invest in preventive care and wellness.
Front Range Flexibility — Denver, Longmont, Fort Collins all within 45-60 minutes for more shifts.
Boulder is the dream setup. I ski on Wednesdays, work four other days, and the clinics here are some of the best I have worked.
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
Colorado requires NAVLE passage. Apply through the CO State Board of Veterinary Medicine. No state-specific exam. CE: 32 hours biennially. 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 Colorado.
GP shifts pay $65-$110/hr. Specialty and ER runs $115-$155/hr. Denver ER hospitals pay top for overnight and weekend.
Yes. One CO license covers you statewide. Many DVMs base in Boulder and take Denver shifts too. For a full list of state veterinary boards, visit avma.org/education/ecfvg/state-veterinary-regulatory-boards.
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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