The Southeast's largest vet market with strong suburban demand.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Atlanta, giving you the opportunity to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in Georgia. 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–$105
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.
Atlanta is sprawling with distinct vet micro-markets. Buckhead and Virginia-Highland trend boutique. Marietta and Roswell run higher volume. The ITP/OTP divide creates two different worlds, and most relief DVMs find their groove on one side.
Large Market — Hundreds of clinics across the metro. More than enough for a full schedule.
Southeast Hub — Central location for adding Nashville, Charlotte, or Savannah shifts.
Moderate Cost of Living — Well below NE or West Coast metros while pay stays competitive.
Atlanta surprised me with the shift availability. Four days a week across Buckhead, Decatur, and Roswell with no trouble booking.
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
Georgia requires NAVLE passage. Apply through the GA Board of Veterinary Medicine. No state-specific exam. CE: 40 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 Georgia.
GP shifts pay $60-$105/hr. ER and specialty runs $115-$155/hr. Buckhead and North Fulton clinics tend to pay highest.
Yes. Central to Savannah, Charlotte, Nashville, and Birmingham. Many SE relief DVMs base here.
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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