Relief Veterinary Services
This page is intended for veterinary practice owners and hospital managers. Coastal Vet Relief provides substitute (locum) veterinarian coverage within existing animal hospitals — services are not offered directly to the public.
Dr. Alexa Diaz provides dependable relief coverage for animal hospitals across Brevard County, the Space Coast, and Central East Florida. The goal is simple: keep your hospital running smoothly, support your team, and maintain your standard of care while your primary veterinarian is away.
When Hospitals Bring Me In
- Vacation and personal time off
- Maternity and parental leave
- Continuing education, conferences, and licensing
- Illness, sick days, and unexpected gaps
- Seasonal surges and high-volume stretches
- Dedicated surgery or dental days
- Bridging coverage during hiring or staffing transitions
General & Preventative Medicine
- Wellness exams and preventative care
- AAHA-guided vaccination, parasite prevention, and screening protocols
- Sick visits and diagnostic workups
- Chronic and complex case management, rechecks, and follow-up
- Practical, collaborative treatment planning
- Client education on vaccines, nutrition, behavior, medications, and at-home monitoring
Urgent & Same-Day Care
- Pain, wounds, and laceration concerns
- Gastrointestinal and urinary presentations
- Ocular issues and post-operative concerns
- Diagnostic and treatment planning
Soft Tissue Surgery
- Spays and neuters
- Mass removals
- Cystotomies
- Enucleations
- Gastropexies
- Cesarean sections
- Surgical planning and post-operative care
Notable case experience includes neonatal hindlimb amputation, ferret gastrotomy for foreign-body obstruction, avian enucleation, and exotic spays.
Exotic Companion & Aquatic Medicine
- Rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets
- Avian patients
- Reptiles
- Aquatic and fish patients
- Husbandry counseling: enclosure setup, diet, water quality, temperature, and humidity
- Select exotic and aquatic procedures
Bilingual Client Communication
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Exams, treatment discussions, estimates, and follow-up care can all be handled in Spanish — added value for hospitals serving Spanish-speaking communities, helping improve trust, communication, and care-plan compliance.
How I Work
- Step into established hospital workflows without disrupting daily operations
- Fear Free patient handling to reduce stress for patients and clients
- Clear, thorough medical records and assessments
- Respectful, organized collaboration with technicians and support staff
- Practical continuity of care for the primary veterinarian
Credentials
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — University of Georgia (2021)
- Fear Free Certified
- Licensed in Florida and North Carolina
Let's Get Your Practice Covered
Tell me your dates and what you need, and I'll follow up to confirm availability.