Locum Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Carlisle

Locum Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Carlisle

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Contract: Temporary
Salary / Rate: £450 - £575 per day
Rota: short rural blocks with mixed caseload and shared on-call by agreement

Role overview

A client practice in Carlisle is seeking a locum mixed veterinary surgeon to support a well-established local caseload. The role is based in a Cumbria mixed practice needing confident holiday-cover support. The rota is short rural blocks with mixed caseload and shared on-call by agreement.

Practice profile

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical small animal consults and routine surgery
• Support farm, equine or smallholder clients depending on practice demand
• Balance clinical autonomy with strong communication and safe handovers
• Keep accurate records across a varied rural caseload

Requirements

• MRCVS registration or eligibility to register with the RCVS
• Confidence with first-opinion clinical work appropriate to the role
• A calm, professional approach with clients, colleagues and patients
• Availability for agreed locum dates and confidence working in a new practice environment

Benefits and support

• relocation discussion available
• flexible working considered
• modern diagnostics on site
• clear rota planning

Apply

Archer Resourcing works with veterinary practices across the UK, matching clinicians with roles that fit their experience, location preferences and working pattern. To apply or discuss similar Carlisle veterinary jobs, submit your CV and a consultant will contact you if your experience fits this or another suitable role.

Must be eligible to work in the UK and registered, or eligible to register, with the relevant professional body for the role.