Veterinary Surgeon Sabbatical

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

Short Term Veterinary Opportunity

Downe Veterinary Clinic

Downpatrick/Newcastle Temporary ( short term cover) from 1st Sept - 28th Sept 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated veterinary surgeon looking for a short-term opportunity within a friendly and supportive environment?

At Downe Veterinary Clinic we are seeking a locum/temporary Veterinary Surgeonto join our team and help us continue delivering exceptional care to our clients and their beloved pets. We have a mix of large and small animal clientele.

What We Offer:

• A well-equipped clinic with a collaborative and experienced team
• Competitive daily rate
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive and welcoming work culture

What We’re Looking For:

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

Whether you're between roles, returning to practice, or just looking for a change of pace, we’d love to hear from you!