Pick up shifts in Key West. No placement fees.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in the Key West area, helping you boost your income while exploring the best veterinary opportunities in South Florida. Gain experience and get paid fast without long-term commitments.
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
$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.
Key West vet work is unlike anywhere else. A handful of clinics on the island, constant staffing challenges. Relief DVMs get above-average FL rates, a tight community, and the chance to live in one of the most unusual places in the country.
Premium Island Rates — Key West isolation drives rates above the FL average. Clinics pay a premium for DVMs.
Unique Lifestyle — Working at the southernmost point of the continental US. Sunsets, fishing, island culture.
Travel-Friendly — Many Key West clinics help with housing or travel reimbursement for visiting DVMs.
I found good availability and well-managed clinics in Key West. Worth adding to your Florida rotation.
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
Florida requires NAVLE plus the FL state laws and rules exam. Apply through the FL Board of Veterinary Medicine. CE: 30 hours biennially including 1 hour on controlled substances. 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 Florida.
GP shifts in Key West typically pay $65-$110/hr. ER and specialty runs $120-$160/hr. Rates vary by shift timing and seasonal demand.
Yes. FL requires NAVLE plus the state laws and rules exam. Apply through the FL Board of Veterinary Medicine. 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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