Locum Small Animal Vet – Kingsteignton

Key Details:

– Start Date: 1 November 2025

– End Date: 12 November 2025

– Working Days: Selected dates in early and mid-November, including weekends and an on-call shift

– Hours: Between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, plus on-call 7:00 pm–7:00 am and shorter Sunday hours

– Duties: Consultations and routine surgical procedures

About the Role:

The client is seeking a locum Veterinary Surgeon to provide small animal cover across a series of November dates, including urgent weekday shifts, weekend sessions, and one overnight on-call. The role will involve a balanced caseload of consultations and routine surgeries, along with diagnostic work using in-house facilities. Candidates will be expected to manage clinical cases independently, communicate clearly with clients, and collaborate with the nursing team to maintain efficient workflow. The schedule includes:

– Saturday 1 November, 8:30 am–3:30 pm (urgent)

– Saturday 1 November, on-call 7:00 pm–7:00 am

– Sunday 2 November, 9:45 am–12:45 pm

– Wednesday 5 November, 8:30 am–6:30 pm (urgent)

– Thursday 6 November, 8:30 am–6:30 pm (urgent)

– Friday 7 November, 8:30 am–6:30 pm

– Tuesday 11 November, 8:30 am–6:30 pm

– Wednesday 12 November, 8:30 am–6:30 pm

Experienced small animal clinicians with confident sole-charge capability would be suited to this booking. The practice values dependable locums who can integrate with the team and deliver consistent patient care.

About the Practice:

The practice is an independent small animal centre offering a broad range of medical and surgical services. It is equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and ultrasonography, enabling efficient case work-up and timely decision-making. The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons supported by committed nurses and administrative staff. The practice promotes professional development through regular internal training and support for external courses. It maintains a flexible approach to scheduling to encourage work-life balance and sustained performance.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33478