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Locum Vet - Tunbridge Wells
🐾 Small Animal Vet💼 Locum📍 Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Description
Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Tunbridge Wells
This is a locum opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Tunbridge Wells, offering sole charge cover within a well-connected area. With modern facilities and a supportive team environment, this role should appeal to candidates seeking a straightforward locum placement with clear hours and no out-of-hours commitment. Please read on if you are available for the dates listed and are looking for a well-run Small Animal Practice.
Key Details
- Position: Locum Veterinary Surgeon
- Speciality: Small Animal Vet
- Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Start Date: 21 August 2026
- End Date: 28 August 2026
- Working Pattern: Friday 21st August, Saturday 22nd August, and Monday to Friday inclusive 24th to 28th August
- Hours: Weekdays 8:30am to 7:00pm. Saturday 8:30am to 12:00 noon.
- Role Type: Sole charge
- Accommodation: Not provided
- OOH: None
Why You'll Love This Role
This is a practical locum placement with a defined schedule, sole charge responsibility, and no out-of-hours work. You will have the opportunity to work in a Small Animal Practice with modern equipment and a team structure that supports efficient, focused clinical work.
About the Role
The role is centred on Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon duties in sole charge. You will be working across the listed dates, with weekday cover and a shorter Saturday session.
The position includes clinical work within a Small Animal Practice and will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable managing their day independently. The hours are clear, and there is no accommodation or OOH requirement attached to the placement.
About the Practice
The practice is located in a well-connected area and offers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. These include an on-site laboratory, digital X-ray, and ultrasound, supporting day-to-day clinical work and decision-making.
The team consists of 7 dedicated professionals, which supports a low staff-to-patient ratio. The practice also offers flexible hours with early morning and late evening appointments, and it is associated with a 24-hour emergency hospital for Emergency and Critical Care support.
Please apply if you are available for the dates listed and would like to discuss this locum opportunity further.
Job Reference No: JN-34979
Job location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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Charlie Stokes
Locum Business Manager
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