Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice – SW England 
£450–£500 per day | Accommodation Available 
Flexible Blocks Through Summer 2026 

The Opportunity

If you’re a confident GP Vet looking for a well-supported, genuinely friendly independent practice, this is a lovely opportunity to settle into a consistent locum booking across multiple blocks.
You’ll be joining a close-knit team where there’s proper structure to the day, good clinical support, and time to do your job well – not just rush through consults.

The Practice

This is a well-established, purpose-built independent small animal practice with a strong local reputation for delivering high-quality, personal care.
You’ll be working alongside a supportive and experienced team of 3 Vets and 5 RVNs, plus a wider support network including VCAs, reception, and a Practice Manager.
✔️ Purpose-built premises
✔️ Strong nurse support (RVN in consults)
✔️ Loyal client base
✔️ Ample on-site parking

The Role

This is a GP locum role with a good balance of consults, routine surgery, and occasional emergencies.
You’ll need to be comfortable working independently at times, but always with a strong team around you.
✔️ Consults, routine ops, and emergency work
✔️ 20-minute consults as standard
✔️ RVN support during consults
✔️ Small animal only

Dates & Flexibility

There are multiple booking blocks available, offering great continuity:

• June
• July
• August
• September

Preferred working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours & OOH

Weekdays: 8:30am – 6:30pm
✔️ Protected 1-hour lunch break (practice closes)
OOH:

• 1 night per week (on-call only)
• Very low call-out frequency

Weekends:

• Ideally 1 Saturday morning per block

Salary & Benefits

✔️ £450–£500 per day (DOE)
✔️ Accommodation provided – self-contained flat above the practice
✔️ Flexible payment options (Sole Trader, Umbrella, Ltd Company)
✔️ Supportive, down-to-earth team environment

About You

You’ll be a confident small animal vet who is comfortable with both consults and routine surgery.
This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, values good support, and is happy to contribute to a light OOH rota.

Interested?

If this could fit your diary, I’d love to have a chat and share more details 🙂
📧 Emma.Pring@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793 199