Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Corby

A locum opportunity is available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Corby, Northamptonshire. This role offers a varied caseload and the chance to work in a locally owned Small Animal Practice with a clear focus on transparent client communication and informed treatment choices. If you are looking for clinical variety and an ongoing opportunity, this role merits your attention.

Key Details

• Start Date: 20 July 2026
• End Date: Ongoing for the foreseeable future
• Hours: Weekdays 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm
• Duties: Sole charge, routine surgery including rabbits, complex dentals, and standard emergencies
• Scope: Some sole charge responsibilities, with many shifts alongside another vet or a new graduate
• Availability: Dates confirmed through July and August, with ongoing work from 10 August
• Potential: Scope for the role to become full-time

Why You'll Love This Role

• This position provides a broad clinical workload and a useful balance between autonomy and team support. It will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who values practical decision-making, enjoys a varied Small Animal Practice caseload and wants the flexibility of an ongoing locum role.

About the Role

• You will be involved in Consultations, surgery, and emergency work, with day-to-day clinical responsibility across a varied caseload. The role includes routine surgical procedures, rabbit surgery, complex dentals, and standard emergency cases.
• Sole charge will form part of the position, so confidence working independently will be important. Many shifts will also involve working alongside another vet or a new graduate, which should provide a balanced working pattern.
• The role is well suited to a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with a busy and practical caseload. It will appeal to those who enjoy clinical autonomy while still being part of a collaborative environment.

About the Practice

• This is a locally owned Small Animal Practice with a clear value-for-money approach. Pricing and treatment options are discussed openly, with estimates provided before procedures to support informed client decisions.
• Frequently used services and treatments have published prices, reflecting a straightforward and transparent approach. The environment is centred on clear communication and practical decision-making, while still offering variety for the clinical team.
• Day-to-day work may include Consultations, Surgery, inpatients, and Emergency and Critical Care. This creates a setting that should suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied caseload and a direct, client-focused way of working.

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a locum role with variety, autonomy, and ongoing opportunity in Corby, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-34968