A vet called in sick. Someone's on vacation. Your schedule has a gap and patients are waiting. FlexVet gets you a licensed, pre-vetted relief veterinarian in as little as 24 hours.
No long-term commitments. Just reliable relief vet coverage when your clinic needs it most.
Relief vet staffing, also called locum vet staffing, is how clinics maintain full capacity without hiring permanent staff. When one of your DVMs is out, a qualified relief veterinarian steps in, sees your patients, and keeps your revenue and reputation intact. No gaps, no stress, no hasty permanent hires.
FlexVet relief vet staffing covers situations like:
Every FlexVet relief vet is independently licensed, credentialed, and ready to work with minimal onboarding.
We had a vet out with no notice on a Monday. FlexVet had someone at our clinic by Tuesday morning. Zero hassle, exactly what a busy practice manager needs.
— Jessica M., Practice Manager
From open shift to covered shift in four simple steps. No agency middlemen, no lengthy contracts, no surprises.
Submit your open shift, date, location, and any specialty requirements. The form takes under 2 minutes.
A FlexVet rep contacts you within hours with available, licensed relief vets in your area that fit your shift.
Review the relief vet's profile and agree on the rate. You're always in control, no surprises.
Your relief DVM shows up ready to work. Simple, fast, and reliable every time.
We connect your clinic with experienced independent relief DVMs, helping you fill shifts faster and keep your schedule running smoothly.
What clinic owners and practice managers get with FlexVet:
Keep your schedule full and your clients happy, even when your permanent staff can't make it in.
Get qualified relief DVMs when you need them. Many clinics secure coverage in as little as 24 hours.
Stop asking your staff to cover double shifts. Relief vets absorb the overflow so your team doesn't burn out.
One-day emergency or recurring weekly coverage, FlexVet scales to whatever your clinic needs right now.
Tell us about your open shift and a FlexVet rep will follow up within 1 business day with qualified relief vet options matched to your clinic's needs.
FlexVet provides relief vet staffing for veterinary clinics across the United States. We currently have active relief DVMs in 10 priority states, with our network expanding nationwide every month.
Whether you run a small independent practice or a multi-location clinic group, FlexVet matches you with qualified, local relief veterinarians based on your exact shift requirements.
Clinics agree on a daily rate with the relief veterinarian, and FlexVet coordinates the match and scheduling. Our team helps streamline the process so clinics can secure reliable relief coverage quickly.
In most cases we can match your clinic with an available relief vet within 24 hours of your request, depending on your location and shift requirements.
Yes. Every relief vet in the FlexVet network is a licensed DVM. We verify credentials before any veterinarian is added to our platform.
No. There are no long-term contracts or minimum shift requirements. Request coverage when you need it and stop when you don't.
The terms are used interchangeably. Both refer to a licensed veterinarian who provides temporary, short-term coverage at a clinic rather than working as a permanent staff member.
We currently have active placements in 10 priority states and are expanding nationwide. Submit a request and we will let you know about availability in your area.
FlexVet gives clinic owners and practice managers a fast, reliable way to fill veterinary staffing gaps without long contracts or last-minute panic. Submit a request today.
