Locum Vet - Swindon

Short-term locum opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Swindon

This short-term locum opportunity is based in Swindon within a 24/7 small animal hospital environment. The role covers a series of specific day and night shifts across October, November and December, including the Christmas period, and will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with varied out-of-hours and day cover.

Key Details

- Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

- Start Date: 20 October 2026

- End Date: 31 December 2026

- Dates: 20 October 2026 and 21 October 2026. 5 November 2026. 6 December 2026 to 10 December 2026. 21 December 2026 to 30 December 2026. 25 December 2026. 31 December 2026.

- Working Pattern: Short-term locum opportunity

- Hours: Night shifts 8 pm to 9 am. Day shifts 8 am to 6 pm.

- OOH: Nights included

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be joining a hospital that operates continuously, with both day and night cover required across a defined set of dates. The mix of shifts over the festive period will provide variety and a clear schedule for an experienced locum Veterinary Surgeon.

About the Role

This is a locum Veterinary Surgeon role covering individual dates and blocks of shifts between October and December 2026. The booking includes both night and day work, with the Christmas period forming part of the rota.

Night shifts run from 8 pm to 9 am and day shifts run from 8 am to 6 pm. The pattern includes standalone dates as well as multi-day blocks.

About the Practice

The hospital is a 24/7 small animal facility in Edison Park, Swindon, and forms part of the Linnaeus group. It is equipped with an on-site laboratory, digital radiography and advanced ultrasound.

The team includes professionals with specialist expertise, and the hospital provides a broad range of services from routine check-ups through to complex surgeries.

Working in Swindon

Swindon is a well-connected town in Wiltshire with straightforward access to the wider South West and to London by road and rail. It can suit veterinary professionals who want a practical commuting base with local amenities and access to a wide catchment area. For locum work, it also offers a central location for short-term hospital-based placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of shifts are included?

The booking includes both night and day shifts across specified dates between 20 October 2026 and 31 December 2026.

What are the shift times?

Night shifts run from 8pm to 9am. Day shifts run from 8am to 6pm.

Is this a permanent or locum position?

This is a short-term locum opportunity.

What facilities does the hospital offer?

The hospital has an on-site laboratory, digital radiography and advanced ultrasound.

What type of practice is this?

This is a small animal hospital that operates 24/7.

We would welcome interest from suitably experienced Veterinary Surgeons who are available for the listed dates. Please get in touch to discuss the role further.

Job Reference No: JN-35746