Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Large Animal, Flexible Hours

Down Vets; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-equipped clinic

Competitive daily rate

Flexible working hours

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Downe Veterinary Clinic in Downpatrick is seeking a locum/temporary Veterinary Surgeon for short-term cover from 1st September to 28th September 2025. The role involves routine consultations and surgeries for a mixed large and small animal client base, in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will be MRCVS, confident with routine cases, and able to hit the ground running in a friendly, supportive environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS)
• Confident in routine consultations and surgeries
• Large animal experience
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to hit the ground running
• TB tester (not essential)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine consultations and surgeries for a mix of large and small animals
• Provide high-quality veterinary care and client communication during short-term cover
• Hit the ground running and integrate with Downe Veterinary Clinic team during Sept 1–28, 2025

Skills

Routine consultations

Surgeries

Large animal experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ground running

Education

MRCVS

Job description

Downe Veterinary Clinic in Downpatrick is seeking a locum/temporary Veterinary Surgeon for short-term cover from 1st September to 28th September 2025. The role involves routine consultations and surgeries for a mixed large and small animal client base, in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will be MRCVS, confident with routine cases, and able to hit the ground running in a friendly, supportive environment with flexible hours.