Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders - Dumfries

Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders - Dumfries

Location: Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Contract: Temporary
Salary / Rate: £425 - £550 per day
Rota: short or ongoing blocks with small animal consults and mixed work by agreement

Role overview

A client practice in Dumfries is seeking a locum veterinary surgeon - scottish borders to support a well-established local caseload. The role is based in a rural Scottish practice needing flexible locum cover. The rota is short or ongoing blocks with small animal consults and mixed work by agreement.

Practice profile

Key responsibilities

• Handle small animal consults and routine GP work
• Support occasional mixed or rural cases where appropriate
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Maintain consistent clinical standards across varied work

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

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 Dumfries 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.