Major East Coast metro with strong suburban demand.
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.
Philly gives you range. Center City and University City have urban practices. The Main Line is suburban and affluent. Many relief DVMs also pick up South Jersey shifts. Penn Vet is in the city for CE and networking.
Lower Cost Than NYC — East Coast urban living at a fraction of New York pricing while pay stays competitive.
Main Line Affluence — Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Ardmore serve one of the wealthiest suburban corridors on the East Coast.
Penn Vet Access — University of Pennsylvania vet school means CE opportunities and a strong network.
Philly is my East Coast sweet spot. NYC-level pay, half the rent, and Penn Vet is right here.
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
Pennsylvania requires NAVLE passage. Apply through the PA State Board of Veterinary Medicine. No state-specific exam. 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 Pennsylvania.
GP shifts pay $65-$115/hr. ER and specialty runs $120-$160/hr. Main Line and Bucks County at the top.
You need separate licenses. Many Philly DVMs hold both to double shift options across the Delaware Valley. 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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