Locum Vet Ongoing - Woodford Bridge

Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Woodford Bridge

This locum opportunity offers the chance to join a four-branch Small Animal Practice in Essex with access to advanced facilities and a wide clinical remit. It is based from 19 October 2026 and will suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to support both consultations and routine operating in a well-established setting.

Key Details

- Start Date: 19 October 2026

- End Date: Ongoing

- Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

- Duties: Consultations and routine operations

- Sole Charge: Some sole charge work expected

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be working within a practice that delivers premium pet healthcare and accepts referrals across Essex and the South East. The opportunity also includes exposure to a broad caseload in a hospital-status environment with advanced imaging and referral-level services.

About the Role

The role will involve supporting a mix of consultations and routine operations. Some sole charge work is expected, so this will suit a confident Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable working independently when required.

This is a locum position aligned to specific working days from 19 October 2026. The pattern is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

About the Practice

The practice is a four-branch Small Animal Practice in Essex and the Isle of Dogs, providing premium pet healthcare and accepting referrals across Essex and the South East. The hospital-status site includes CT and MRI, as well as radioactive iodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism.

It also operates an out-of-hours hub with a dedicated night team supporting local practices and inpatient care. The team includes RCVS-recognised advanced practitioners and the practice has links to nearby referral centres through the Linnaeus Group.

Working in Woodford Bridge

Woodford Bridge offers a practical Essex location for Veterinary Surgeons who want access to a wider regional practice network. It is likely to suit candidates commuting from surrounding areas, with the added benefit of working close to a multi-branch setup and referral-level services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of work will I be doing?

You will support a mix of consultations and routine operations. Some sole charge work is also expected.

When does the role start?

The role starts on 19 October 2026.

What is the working pattern?

The working pattern is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The practice has hospital-status facilities, including CT and MRI, and provides radioactive iodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism.

Does the practice provide out-of-hours cover?

Yes. The practice operates an out-of-hours hub with a dedicated night team supporting local practices and inpatient care.

If this locum opportunity aligns with your experience, please enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35708