Find relief DVM shifts in Raleigh-Durham. No placement fees.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work in Raleigh-Durham, giving you the opportunity to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in North Carolina. 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.
Raleigh-Durham is booming. Cary, Apex, Holly Springs adding clinics. Durham has a good mix. Chapel Hill benefits from UNC community.
NC State Vet School — CE access, referral networks, and a strong professional community.
Tech-Driven Growth — Triangle's tech boom adding pet-owning residents faster than clinics can hire full-time DVMs.
Suburban Expansion — Cary, Apex, Holly Springs among the fastest-growing SE suburbs.
Good shift availability and well-managed clinics in Raleigh-Durham. Worth adding to your NC 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
North Carolina requires NAVLE plus the NC state board exam. Apply through the NC Veterinary Medical Board. CE: 30 hours annually including 2 hours on opioid prescribing. 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 North Carolina.
GP shifts in Raleigh-Durham pay $60-$105/hr. ER and specialty runs $115-$155/hr.
Yes. NC requires NAVLE plus the NC state board exam. CE: 30 hours annually including 2 hours on opioid prescribing. 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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