Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Stockton-on-Tees

This is a locum opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, covering a varied mix of consultations, surgery and inpatient care.

**Key Details**

– Start Date: 28th July

– End Date: 31st August

– Duties: Consultations, Surgery and Inpatients

– Consultations: 9am – 7pm

– Surgery: 8am – 6pm

– Inpatients: 7am – 7pm

– July 2026 Consultations: 30 July

– July 2026 Surgery: 28, 29 July

– July 2026 Inpatients: 28 July

– August 2026 Consultations: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 30, 31 August

– August 2026 Inpatients: 4, 11, 18, 22, 23, 25, 31 August

**About the Role**

This locum Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position would suit a candidate looking for a structured booking with a range of clinical duties. The role includes consultations, surgical shifts and inpatient care, offering variety across the placement and the opportunity to contribute across different areas of first opinion practice.

The booking runs from late June to early September 2026, with confirmed dates and shift times already set out. This should appeal to Veterinary Surgeons seeking clarity around their schedule and a defined locum commitment over the summer period.

**About the Practice**

The practice is located in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, and is due to open in January 2026. This presents an opportunity to work within a newly opened Small Animal Practice environment during its first year of operation.

The available information confirms a caseload covering consultations, surgery and inpatient care. This should provide a broad mix of day-to-day clinical work across the booking period.

If this locum Veterinary Surgeon role is of interest, apply to be considered or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-34834