Key Details:

– Start Date: 3rd November 2025

– End Date: 31 December 2025

– Working Days: November dates include Mon 3rd, Tue 4th, Fri 7th; Mon 10th, Tue 11th, Wed 12th; Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Fri 21st; Mon 24th, Wed 26th, Fri 28th, Sat 29th. December requires cover on all days except Thursdays.

– Hours: Flexible within a six-day service rota

– Duties: Consulting in November, with routine surgery preferred for December

About the Role:

The client is seeking a capable locum Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to support scheduled cover across November and December. November may be consulting only, allowing the clinician to focus on appointments, client communication, and continuity of care. December will require a vet who is confident with routine surgery and day-to-day case management. The rota is flexible, with specified November dates and broad December availability excluding Thursdays. The role suits a clinician who is adaptable, organised, and comfortable working within an established team and workflow.

The locum will manage consultations, routine procedures, and case follow-up. They will liaise closely with nursing and administrative colleagues to maintain service standards and timely patient care. The practice operates six days per week and provides an out-of-hours service, so flexibility and collaboration will be essential for seamless handovers. The clinician will be expected to uphold clinical governance and maintain accurate records.

About the Practice:

The practice is a small animal clinic in Clydach with an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, and digital x-ray. The clinical team comprises four experienced vets supported by skilled nursing and administrative staff. The practice offers general veterinary services with particular interest in orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, enabling good internal case support and referral pathways when appropriate. It engages with the local community and demonstrates a commitment to wildlife care. The environment supports evidence-based medicine, practical problem-solving, and collaborative case discussions.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33442