Earn $65-$180/hr
Pick up shifts in Key West. No placement fees.
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
$140-$180
Per hour for specialty/ER shifts
Payment Speed
Weekly Payment
Payments by direct deposit
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.
Weekly direct deposits. 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 $140-$180/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.
No, there are no long-term contracts or minimum shift requirements. You can work as much or as little as you choose.
Relief veterinarians partner with clinics as independent contractors (1099), not employees. That independence is the point: there are no non-compete restrictions, so you can work with any clinic, anywhere you're licensed, and your FlexVet account manager helps you build the clinic mix and schedule that fit your goals. Because taxes aren't withheld from your payouts, plan on setting aside a portion for quarterly estimates - our relief vet tax guide walks through deductions, estimated payments, and how relief vets keep more of what they earn.
Plan on carrying your own professional liability policy - it follows you to every clinic you serve instead of depending on what each hospital's coverage does or doesn't include, and annual premiums are modest relative to relief earnings. Your account manager can tell you what clinics in your market expect from relief doctors. Our relief vet liability guide and insurance guide break down the options and costs.
Joining FlexVet is free and takes a few minutes. From there you'll work with a dedicated account manager - a real person who knows your market - who'll share the details on specific clinics before you commit: production expectations, the support you'll have in the building, and the schedule. You'll need an active state license and your own DEA registration; with those in hand, most vets are picking up shifts within days, and you're paid weekly by direct deposit.
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