Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Wakefield

A small, independent Small Animal Practice in the Leeds/Tingley area is looking for a locum Veterinary Surgeon to provide cover on a number of specific dates across the year. This is a practical opportunity for a vet who values a straightforward locum arrangement and would like to support a local team in West Yorkshire. Please read on for the details.

Key Details

- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

- Speciality: Small Animal Vet

- Job Type: Locum

- Start Date: 29 September 2026

- End Date: 31 December 2026

- City: Wakefield

- County: West Yorkshire

- Dates Required: 29 September, 24 December, and 31 December

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers the chance to step into a Small Animal Practice and provide focused clinical support on agreed dates. It will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys flexibility and a clear, short-term commitment.

About the Role

You will be covering selected days as a locum Veterinary Surgeon in a Small Animal Practice. The arrangement is centred around support on the dates requested, allowing you to plan your diary around known availability.

The role is based in an independent practice in the Leeds/Tingley area, within West Yorkshire.

About the Practice

This is a small, independent Small Animal Practice. The information supplied indicates that the practice is seeking locum support for a few specific days rather than a long-term placement.

Working in Wakefield

Wakefield is well placed for Veterinary Surgeons who want access to West Yorkshire and the wider Leeds area. It offers practical commuting options for those travelling from nearby towns and cities, and it may suit locums who prefer a location with good regional connections. As with any placement, the ease of travel will depend on your starting point and preferred route.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of role is this?

This is a Locum Veterinary Surgeon position in a Small Animal Practice. It is for cover on specific dates rather than an ongoing placement.

When is the role available?

The practice has requested cover on 4 September, 29 September, 24 December, and 31 December.

What type of practice is it?

It is described as a small, independent Small Animal Practice.

Where is the role based?

The role is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The job description also refers to Leeds/Tingley.

Please get in touch if you are available on the dates listed and would like to discuss this locum Veterinary Surgeon opportunity further.

Job Reference No: JN-35276