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Locum Night Vet - Horsham
🐾 Small Animal Vet💼 Locum📍 Horsham, West Sussex
Job Description
Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Horsham
A locum night opportunity is available in Horsham, West Sussex, for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a short-term position with a manageable caseload. This role would suit a Small Animal Practice professional who values calm, structured out-of-hours work and a practical setting. Please read on if you would like a concise assignment with clear hours and an easy-to-understand brief.
Key Details
- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon.
- Speciality: Small Animal Vet.
- Job Type: Locum.
- Start Date: 27 July 2026.
- End Date: 2 August 2026.
- City: Horsham.
- County: West Sussex.
- Working Pattern: Night cover.
- Hours: 7.30pm to 8.30am.
- Caseload: Average of 4 Inpatients.
- Accommodation: Room upstairs in the flat can be used if necessary.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is a straightforward night cover assignment with a steady inpatient caseload, giving you the opportunity to provide focused care in an organised setting. It offers a practical balance of autonomy and support, with overnight work that is suited to a Veterinary Surgeon who values clear duties and a manageable pace.
About the Role
You will be providing night veterinary cover during the listed dates, with responsibility for the care of Inpatients across the shift. The role is centred on overnight clinical work, and the caseload is described as not crazy busy, which should allow you to work methodically and with confidence.
This assignment would suit a Small Animal Practice clinician who is comfortable managing night work and delivering high standards of care. The arrangement also includes the option of using a room upstairs in the flat if required, which may support a practical and settled working experience.
About the Practice
The practice offers a broad range of veterinary services, including diagnostics, surgery, and preventive care. Facilities include an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy, supporting a well-equipped clinical environment.
The team includes multiple veterinary surgeons and nurses, and the practice operates seven days a week. This suggests a busy, established Small Animal Practice environment with the benefit of a wider clinical team and access to modern equipment.
Call to Action
If you are available for these dates and would like to be considered for this locum night role, please apply or get in touch for further information.
Job Reference No: JN-35058
Job location
Horsham, West Sussex
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