Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Swindon

This is a locum opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Swindon, offering sole charge work within a friendly clinic environment. The role will suit a candidate who enjoys a mix of Surgery and Consultations, with the support of a capable clinical team and convenient access just off the M4. Continue reading if you are looking for a well-structured role with room to work efficiently and confidently.

Key Details

- Job Type: Locum

- Start Date: 6th August 2026

- End Date: 28 August 2026

- Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

- Speciality: Small Animal Vet

- Working Pattern: 9.00am to 6.30pm

- Consultations: 15 minutes

- Support: Two Registered Veterinary Nurses and two receptionists

- Duties: Sole charge, Surgery and Consultations

- Travel and Parking: Just off the M4 with free car parking

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers a balanced day with Surgery, Consultations, and time built in for catch-up and admin. You will also have the reassurance of a supportive team around you, along with the autonomy that comes with sole charge work.

About the Role

The working day begins with appointments from 9.00am to 10.00am, followed by procedures. Consultations usually resume at around 2.30pm, although this may vary depending on the morning’s work.

Consultations are scheduled at 15 minutes each, with catch-up spaces and some admin time allowed. The role is sole charge, so it will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable managing their own caseload across Surgery and Consultations.

You will be supported by two Registered Veterinary Nurses and two receptionists. The clinic describes itself as friendly, with lovely clients.

About the Practice

This is a small clinic, and cover is needed while the Senior vet is recovering from knee surgery. The setting is straightforward and practical, with a structure that supports a focused day of clinical work.

The location is convenient for travel, being just off the M4, and free car parking is available. The team describes the practice environment as friendly, which should appeal to candidates who value good working relationships and a pleasant client base.

Benefits

- Free car parking

If you are a suitably experienced Veterinary Surgeon and would like to discuss this locum opportunity in more detail, please apply or enquire today.

Job Reference No: JN-35084