Job ID: SK - 3131

Thetford, Norfolk, UK

Discipline

Contract Type

Locum

Salary (Hourly)

£45 - £50

Hours

Full Time

Practice Type

General Practice (1st Opinion)

Accommodation

No Accommodation

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Sam Kelly

01626 249108

Locum Veterinary Surgeon

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Salary up to £50 (Hourly)

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  • Start Date: 3rd August
  • End Date: 30th October
  • Rota: Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
  • Shift Times: 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
  • Saturday Shift Times: 8:30am – 12:00pm
  • Payment Methods: Sole Trader, Limited Company or Umbrella
  • Accommodation: Not provided

Job Description

My client is a small animal practice in Norfolk that is looking for two full-time Locum Veterinary Surgeons to provide cover from the 3rd August through to the 30th October.

This position is working Monday to Friday, with shifts running from 8:30am to 6:00pm, alongside 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

The role would involve a mix of first-opinion consultations, routine surgery and working up cases. The practice is ideally looking for locum vets with around 3–5 years’ experience, who are confident with a varied GP caseload and able to hit the ground running.

The rate offered will be dependent on experience, and the practice is happy to consider locums working through Sole Trader, Limited Company or Umbrella payment methods.

Please note that accommodation is not provided for this booking.


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Requirements

• RCVS registration
• Right to work in the UK
• Small animal clinical experience, ideally 3–5 years post-qualified
• Confidence with routine consultations and surgery
• Ability to work up cases independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills


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