Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Appleby Magna

This is a short-term locum opportunity for a Small Animal Vet in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, covering 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026. The role offers consult-only duties within an independent small animal clinic, with no lone working and a structured appointment schedule that supports a manageable working day.

**Key Details**

– Start Date: 5 August 2026

– End Date: 7 August 2026

– Duties: Consultations only

– Hours: 8:30am – 6:30pm

– OOH: None

– Lone Working: None

**About the Role**

This locum Veterinary Surgeon position is suited to a Small Animal Vet looking for a consult-only role across three days in August. The caseload is expected to focus on consultations, with no surgery required during this cover period.

The working day is organised into consultation blocks from 8:30am to 10:00am, 10:30am to 12:30pm, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and 4:40pm to 6:30pm, with the last appointment at 6:15pm. Appointment times are set at 15 minutes, with 30-minute slots for euthanasia, new clients with clinical histories, and blood tests. This structure should support a steady pace and allow appropriate time for cases that require longer appointments.

You would be joining a setting where there is no lone working, offering support throughout the day.

**About the Practice**

This is an independent small animal clinic. The practice is solely focused on small animal work and operates with a clear consultation structure designed to support clinical standards and continuity of care.

The clinic provides 15-minute routine appointments, alongside extended 30-minute consultations for euthanasia, new clients with histories, and blood tests. This approach offers a well-organised consulting environment for a locum Veterinary Surgeon covering this period.

If this locum position is of interest, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-34937