LocumGeneral Practice

    Independent practice in Northamptonshire seeks ongoing locum vet Ref:SV0336

    UK
    Competitive
    Starts 5 May 2026
    UK

    About This Role

    My client is currently seeking a Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly small animal practice from 5th May on an ongoing basis. This is a great opportunity for a vet looking for consistent work within a supportive, well-organised team environment.

    Practice Overview

    • Small animal only practice

    • Experienced 5-vet team

    • Open 7 days per week

    • No out-of-hours or on-call requirements

    • Accommodation provided

    Rota
    The practice runs a structured rota planned around three months in advance, allowing excellent notice for time-off requests. Average working hours are approximately 40 per week, typically consisting of:

    • 2 × 8:00am–7:00pm days

    • 1 × 8:00am–4:00pm day

    • 1 × 8:00am–5:00pm day

    • 1 in 4 weekends

      • Saturday: 9:00am–3:00pm

      • Sunday: 10:00am–3:00pm

    Candidate Requirements
    The client is keen to speak with locums who can confirm:

    • Ability to start at 8:00am and finish at 7:00pm when required

    • Availability for 1 in 4 weekends

    • Confidence with both consults and routine surgery

    • Comfort working as part of a rota-based team

    • Their typical consult volume expectations (steady vs busy day)

    • Hourly rate expectations

    • Approach to preventative healthcare

    If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact
    Dan – daniel.howe@synergyvets.com | 01395 200189

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    Job Summary

    ReferenceSV0336
    Job TypeLocum
    Start Date5 May 2026
    SalaryCompetitive
    SpecialityGeneral Practice
    RegionUK