What is a Flexvet?

A flexvet is a part-time or relief (locum) veterinarian whose work schedule “flexes” outside of the traditional work schedule or practice. Veterinarians who work part-time or as relief veterinarians both share common concerns. They also share many questions with employers. It has become apparent that the information needed by relief veterinarians, part-timers, and employers often overlaps.

The materials in FlexVet are the result of several years of work. Much of the material is derived from two long-standing classics: The Relief Veterinarian’s Manual and Survival Guide and The Employer’s Guide to Hiring Relief and Part-time Veterinarians. We integrated a wealth of new information with the material from our two classic books to create this in-depth volume.