3 Month FTC Vet - Leeds

Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Leeds

This locum opportunity offers the chance to work in a modern veterinary hospital in Leeds with a strong senior team and a broad mix of referral and first opinion work. It is a three-month fixed-term assignment in a purpose-built setting with advanced facilities, making it a strong option for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a well-supported hospital environment.

Key Details

- Start Date: 2nd November 2026

- End Date: 31 January 2027

- Working Pattern: 40 hours per week

- Rate: £50,000 annual full-time equivalent

- Accommodation: Not provided

- Role Type: Fixed-term locum opportunity

- Setting: Veterinary hospital

- Team Size: 70 colleagues

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be joining a high-end hospital with experienced senior support and a varied caseload across referral and general practice. The role also offers the flexibility to consider consult-only Veterinary Surgeons.

About the Role

This fixed-term locum role is for sabbatical cover and is available for three months. The position is based within a busy hospital environment and includes work across both referral and general practice.

The caseload is supported daily by senior Veterinary Surgeons holding certificates in medicine, surgery, ECC and dental disciplines. This structure should suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking for professional support within a well-resourced clinical team.

About the Practice

The practice is a modern and progressive veterinary hospital, established in 2012. It is RCVS Accredited and operates as an Emergency Service Clinic, providing out-of-hours and referral support to 16 referring surgeries.

The hospital sits alongside a thriving first opinion business and offers the case variety expected in a busy general practice. The surgery is bright, air-conditioned and purpose-built to industry-leading standards, with state-of-the-art equipment including ECC, laparoscopy, ultrasound, cardiology, scopes, CT scanner and a dedicated dental suite.

Working in Leeds

Leeds offers a practical base for Veterinary Surgeons working in West Yorkshire, with strong transport links and straightforward access to surrounding towns and cities. It is a well-connected location for candidates commuting within the region or relocating for a fixed-term role. Birstall also provides access to the wider Leeds area while keeping the role within reach of established local routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You will work across referral and general practice caseloads within a busy hospital environment. The role offers variety supported by a thriving first opinion business.

Is consult-only work considered?

Yes. Consult-only Veterinary Surgeons would be considered for this role.

What support will be available?

The caseload is supported daily by senior Veterinary Surgeons with certificates in medicine, surgery, ECC and dental disciplines. You will also be working alongside a 70-strong team.

What facilities does the hospital offer?

The hospital has ECC, laparoscopy, ultrasound, cardiology, scopes, a CT scanner and a purpose-built dental suite. It is also a bright, air-conditioned, purpose-built facility.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not provided.

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supported locum opportunity in Leeds, please apply or enquire for further details.

Job Reference No: JN-35734