Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Essex

Locum Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal)

Essex Stansted Mountfitchet, Saffron Walden & Dunmow

£450-£500 per day August & September 2026

Why Apply?

• Competitive day rate of £450-£500
• Flexible shift options across multiple Essex locations
• Well equipped, modern practice
• Friendly and experienced clinical team
• Varied and rewarding small animal caseload
• Opportunity to work up cases using advanced diagnostic equipment
• Ideal for experienced locum veterinary surgeons seeking high quality practice work

A well established small animal veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Locum Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to support its friendly team across its Stansted Mountfitchet, Saffron Walden and Dunmow branches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident veterinary surgeon looking for flexible locum work within a progressive practice offering an interesting and varied caseload.

Available Shifts August

• Monday 3rd August - Stansted - Consults & Operations
• Monday 3rd August - Saffron Walden - Consults Only
• Monday 10th August - Stansted - Consults & Operations
• Wednesday 19th August - Saffron Walden - Consults Only or Consults & Operations
• Wednesday 19th August - Dunmow - Consults Only
• Thursday 20th August - Dunmow - Consults Only
• Friday 21st August - Saffron Walden - Consults Only

September

• Wednesday 2nd September - Dunmow - Consults Only
• Thursday 3rd September - Dunmow - Consults Only

Shift Details

• 09:00 - 18:30
• 30 minute lunch break (often longer)
• £450-£500 day rate, depending on experience

The Opportunity

The successful locum will join a respected veterinary practice with over 40 years of caring for pets and their owners across Essex. Working alongside an experienced clinical team, the role offers a varied small animal caseload ranging from routine consultations to more complex medical and surgical cases.

For consults and operations shifts, there is the opportunity to fully investigate and manage cases from diagnosis through to treatment using excellent in house facilities.

Modern Facilities Include

• In house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Advanced ultrasound
• ECG
• Endoscopy
• Modern dental suite
• Dedicated hospital facilities supporting complex case management

The practice is committed to delivering high quality, evidence based veterinary care within a collaborative and supportive environment, enabling locum vets to work to a high clinical standard.

Apply

Experienced Locum Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons available for one or more of the listed dates are encouraged to apply. Whether available for a single shift or multiple dates, applications are welcomed from clinicians who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting a collaborative veterinary team.

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Ref no: JOB-58780