Progressive pet culture, competitive pay, and PNW living.
FlexVet Staffing links veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work, giving you the chance to boost your income while you search for your ideal veterinary position. Gain valuable experience at different 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.
Portland's market reflects the city: well-funded, progressive, pet-obsessed. Inner SE and NE trend boutique. Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard have suburban volume. Oregon's licensing is strict (95% jurisprudence, 100% disease test) so plan ahead.
Pet-Obsessed Culture — Portland's high pet ownership rate means busy clinics and engaged clients.
PNW Lifestyle — Mountains, coast, rivers, and one of the best food scenes in the country.
Competitive Pay — Portland rates track with the West Coast at lower cost of living than Seattle or SF.
Portland is my favorite city for relief. Well-run clinics, clients who care about their pets, and weekends hiking in the Gorge.
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
Oregon requires NAVLE plus the OR Jurisprudence Exam (95% min) and Regional Disease Test (100% min). Apply through OR VMEB. CE: 30 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 Oregon.
GP shifts pay $65-$115/hr. ER and specialty runs $120-$160/hr. Inner Portland and Lake Oswego at the high end.
The jurisprudence exam requires 95% and Regional Disease Test requires 100%. Both open-book, but study carefully.
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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