Locum Vet - Dartford
Small Animal VetLocum
Dartford, Kent
Job Description
This short-term locum opportunity in Dartford offers a structured series of consult and hospital shifts across October and November 2026. It will suit a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon seeking a varied booking in a modern practice environment with access to established clinical support. Continue reading if you would like a practical locum assignment with a clear scope of work.
Key Details
- Start Date: 9 October 2026
- End Date: 6 November 2026
- Location: Dartford, Kent
- Speciality: Small Animal Vet
- Duties: Consults and hospital shifts across selected dates
Why You'll Love This Role
This booking offers a mix of consult-only and hospital-based shifts, giving you scope to contribute across different areas of the service. You will also be working with modern equipment and an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff.
About the Role
The role covers a series of specific dates between October and November 2026. Some shifts require one Veterinary Surgeon, while others require two vets.
Clinical duties include consults, with hospital cover on selected shifts. The pattern provides a clear and varied workload across the booking period.
The role is based within a practice environment that supports a balanced working day. It will suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a defined locum commitment with structured shifts.
About the Practice
The practice offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services and is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff dedicated to animal care.
Working in Dartford
Dartford offers a practical base for veterinary professionals who want access to Kent while remaining within reach of London. The area benefits from strong transport connections into the capital and across the wider Kent and Essex corridor, which may suit candidates who commute or prefer a location with good regional access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of work will I be covering?
You will be covering consults and hospital shifts across the listed dates. Some shifts require one Veterinary Surgeon and others require two vets.
Is this a permanent or locum position?
This is a locum opportunity.
What facilities does the practice offer?
The practice has digital x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. It also has an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff.
When does the role start?
The role starts on 9 October 2026.
If this locum booking matches your experience and availability, please enquire for further information.
Job Reference No: JN-35713
Job location
Dartford, Kent
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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Jonny Rawet
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