Colorado's largest vet market with strong pay and mountain access.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Denver, 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–$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.
Denver's market is big enough to stay busy without leaving the metro. Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Parker run high volume. Cherry Creek and Capitol Hill trend boutique. Multiple ER hospitals offer overnight and weekend premium shifts. Ski slopes are 90 minutes west.
Large Market — Hundreds of clinics across the metro mean consistent shift availability year-round.
Ski-Town Lifestyle — World-class skiing, hiking, and mountain access all within 90 minutes.
Growing ER Market — Denver's emergency vet sector is expanding with premium overnight and weekend shifts.
Denver checks every box. Enough clinics to stay busy, competitive pay, and I am at Keystone by 9am on my days off.
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-$115/hr. Specialty and ER runs $120-$160/hr. Weekend and overnight ER shifts pay at the top.
Denver has risen significantly but remains lower than CA and NE metros. CO rates paired with Denver costs create a comfortable margin for most relief DVMs.
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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