Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Wanstead

This locum opportunity in Wanstead offers the chance to work within a well-equipped hospital environment in East London. The role provides a varied clinical diary across August and September 2026, with a mix of consultations, surgery, inpatients and out-of-hours cover. If you are looking for a flexible locum booking in a modern Small Animal Practice setting, this is worth your consideration.

Key Details

- Start Date: 28 July 2026

- End Date: 27 September 2026

- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

- Specialism: Small Animal Vet

- Job Type: Locum

- Location: Wanstead, Redbridge, East London

- Duties: Consultations, Surgery, Inpatients, Emergency and Critical Care

- OOH: On Call and 1st Call cover included on selected dates

- Working Pattern: Various shifts across the booking period

- Hours: 08:45–19:00, 09:00–19:00, 12:00–22:00, 18:00–21:30, 13:30–21:30, 09:00–18:00, 09:00–17:00, 12:00–20:00, 09:00–19:00, 09:00–18:00

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers genuine variety, with a rota that includes a broad mix of day shifts and selected out-of-hours cover. You will be working in a hospital environment with access to modern facilities and a large clinical team, which supports a busy and interesting caseload.

About the Role

This booking will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable handling a varied small animal caseload across consultations, surgery and inpatient care. The shifts are spread across several weeks, offering flexibility and the opportunity to step into a hospital setting with clinical depth.

There are also selected on-call and first call duties within the rota, adding further variety to the work. The position would suit someone who values clinical engagement and enjoys contributing to a service that operates extended hours.

About the Practice

The hospital is based in Wanstead and offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated feline ward, an imaging suite and multiple operating theatres. This supports a wide range of clinical work and helps maintain a high standard of patient care.

A team of over 100 professionals works around the clock to provide 24-hour care. The hospital also offers comprehensive equipment, extended operating hours and training and development opportunities, which contribute to a supportive and professionally engaged environment.

Benefits

- Training and development opportunities.

- Extended hours offering flexibility for staff.

If you are a suitable Veterinary Surgeon and would like to be considered for this locum opportunity, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35008