Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Consult Bias - Bristol

Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Consult Bias - Bristol

Location: Bristol, Bristol
Contract: Temporary
Salary / Rate: £450 - £550 per day
Rota: consult-focused weekday shifts, ideally 3 to 5 days per week

Role overview

This temporary opportunity in Bristol would suit a clinician looking for a well-supported role with a realistic rota. The role is based in a Bristol small animal clinic with ops covered by the permanent team. The rota is consult-focused weekday shifts, ideally 3 to 5 days per week.

Practice profile

Key responsibilities

• Run confident first-opinion consults with a client-focused approach
• Manage medical work-ups, preventative healthcare and follow-up plans
• Liaise with the wider clinical team where cases require surgery or imaging
• Maintain clear records and support smooth appointment flow

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

• nurse-led consult culture
• experienced reception team
• separate theatre time
• case continuity encouraged

Apply

Our animal health team supports veterinary surgeons and nurses across permanent and locum markets, with a focus on practical, well-matched introductions. To apply or discuss similar Bristol 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.