Locum Vet - Milton

Locum Veterinary Surgeon – Milton

This short-term locum opportunity covers a series of shifts across Milton, Whittlesford and Royston in Cambridgeshire between October 2026 and January 2027. It will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is available for a defined block of cover and would value a varied rota with a mix of daytime and evening work, including premium-paid shifts over the festive period.

Key Details

• Dates:
• Wed 14 Oct 2026 7:45am-8:15pm Milton
• Wed 14 Oct 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Thu 15 Oct 2026 8:30am-7pm Milton
• Sat 17 Oct 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Tue 20 Oct 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Thu 29 Oct 2026 9am-7pm Royston
• Fri 30 Oct 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Fri 6 Nov 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Sat 7 Nov 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Sun 8 Nov 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Thu 12 Nov 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Sat 14 Nov 2026 7:45am-4.45pm Milton
• Sun 15 Nov 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Thu 19 Nov 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Sun 22 Nov 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Thu 26 Nov 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Fri 27 Nov 2026 7:45am-8:15pm Milton
• Fri 4 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Milton
• Sat 12 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Sat 12 Dec 2026 11am-8pm Milton
• Sun 13 Dec 2026 9am-6pm Milton
• Sun 13 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Sat 19 Dec 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Sun 20 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Sun 20 Dec 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Mon 21 Dec 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Tue 22 Dec 2026 5pm-1am Milton **£600 for shift
• Thu 24 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford
• Fri 25 Dec 2026 7:45am-8:15pm Milton **£65ph
• Sat 26 Dec 2026 8:30am-7pm Whittlesford **£65ph
• Sat 26 Dec 2026 11am-8pm Milton **£65ph
• Mon 28 Dec 2026 8:30am-5:30pm Whittlesford **£65ph
• Fri 1 Jan 2027 7:45am-8:15pm Milton **£65ph
• Location: Milton, Cambridgeshire
• Speciality: Small Animal Vet
• Rate: £600 for shift on selected evening shifts.
• Rate: £65ph on selected Christmas and New Year shifts.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a varied locum booking with dates across several weeks, giving you the opportunity to plan ahead while covering a range of shifts. The rota includes standard daytime sessions as well as later shifts, with enhanced rates applying to selected festive cover.

About the Role

The role includes a mixture of consulting and clinical cover across the listed dates. Shifts are based in Milton, Whittlesford and Royston, with both full-day and evening sessions included.

A number of the shifts are evening cover from 5pm to 1am in Milton. These selected shifts carry a set payment of £600 per shift.

There are also Christmas and New Year bookings with an hourly rate of £65ph on the specified dates. The rota includes both Milton and Whittlesford sessions over this period.

Working in Milton

Milton is in Cambridgeshire and offers a practical base for candidates working across the surrounding area. It is well placed for access to nearby towns including Cambridge and for travel within the county, which may suit locums who are covering multiple sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of role is this?

This is a short-term locum Veterinary Surgeon opportunity. The booking runs across specific dates from 14 October 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Where will I be working?

The shifts are listed across Milton, Whittlesford and Royston in Cambridgeshire. Milton is the main location for the evening cover and several daytime shifts.

Are there evening shifts?

Yes. Several shifts run from 5pm to 1am in Milton, and these are paid at £600 per shift.

Is there enhanced pay over the festive period?

Yes. The listed Christmas and New Year shifts on 25 December 2026, 26 December 2026, 28 December 2026 and 1 January 2027 are paid at £65ph.

If this rota fits your availability, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35739