What this role is likely to suit
Verovian Healthcare Recruitment is representing a confidential healthcare organisation to find an experienced Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their practice on a flexible basis. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, with the ability to manage routine GP procedures and consultations. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
Verovian Healthcare Recruitment is representing a confidential healthcare organisation to find an experienced Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their practice on a flexible basis. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, with the ability to manage routine GP procedures and consultations. Job specification Key Responsibilities : - Provide high-quality veterinary care to companion animals in a friendly and professional manner. - Carry out routine GP procedures, including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, dental work, and wound care. - Conduct consultations with pet owners to assess health issues, provide diagnoses, and develop treatment plans. - Manage regular sole charge shifts with confidence and professionalism, ensuring smooth clinic operations during these periods. - Handle emergency cases, routine treatments, and post-operative care independently during sole charge days. Candidate requirements - Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and full qualification to practice in the UK (RCVS registration). - Strong clinical and surgical skills, with experience handling a variety of routine procedures. - Ability to work confidently in a sole charge capacity, managing the clinic and providing veterinary care independently. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information in a straightforward manner to clients. - Flexibility to work 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with some Saturday morning availability. - A proactive approach to veterinary care, with a strong focus on patient welfare and client satisfaction. Why work with Verovian Access to exclusive vacancies and shifts Access to Exclusive vacancies and shifts Fully online registration and onboarding process Working with your dedicated consultants Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&C apply] Clinical governance and revalidation support Free CV review and consultation If you consider yourself to have a disability or you require reasonable adjustment during the recruitment, interview, onboarding or within the workplace, inform your Verovian consultant as soon as you can. This will enable us to support you throughout your application and employment.
Role scope
- Deliver consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning and client communication to a consistently high standard.
- Use professional judgement around referral, escalation, surgery, prescribing and patient welfare.
- Work with the practice team to keep care safe, calm and commercially aware without rushing clinical quality.
What we will qualify with you
- Practice model, caseload, appointment length, equipment and support team.
- Working pattern, weekend cover, locum dates or permanent rota expectations.
- Pay package, benefits, development route and any non-negotiables before representation.
Candidate profile
- RCVS registration, or a clear registration pathway where the role requires it.
- Confidence with clinical governance, record keeping and practical client communication.
- A calm communicator who can protect clinical standards while working at pace.
- Clear location, pay, schedule and notice-period boundaries so we can represent you accurately.
- Respect for confidential employer information and consent-led representation.
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: Salary/rate to be added. Working pattern: Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their practice on a flexible basis.. Setting: confidential healthcare organisation. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.