Locum Vet - Oldbury
Small Animal VetLocum
Oldbury, West Midlands
Job Description
This locum role is available at a well-resourced Small Animal Practice in Oldbury from 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026. The client is seeking an experienced locum Veterinary Surgeon at short notice, with surgical experience preferred, and can offer a setting that includes advanced diagnostics and surgical support.
Key Details
- Start Date: 9 November 2026
- End Date: 30 November 2026
- Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
- Role: Short-term locum opportunity
- Profession: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
- Working Pattern: Preferably 5 days per week
- Duties: Surgical experience preferred
- Rate: Please enquire for rates
Why You'll Love This Role
This assignment offers the chance to work in a practice with advanced equipment and strong clinical resources across both branches. It is a practical opportunity for an experienced locum Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in surgery and looking for a focused short-term booking.
About the Role
The client is seeking an experienced locum Veterinary Surgeon to provide cover at short notice. The role is based at the Oldbury branch and is ideally suited to someone available for a five-day working week.
Surgical experience is preferred for this assignment. The practice also has advanced dental equipment, orthopaedic surgery facilities and extensive in-house diagnostic laboratories across both branches.
About the Practice
This Small Animal Practice in Oldbury is described as an established facility with advanced medical technology and a collaborative team of highly trained professionals. It is well resourced with an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray and ultrasound equipment.
The practice also has cardiology equipment, advanced dental equipment, orthopaedic surgery facilities and extensive in-house diagnostic laboratories at both branches. Flexible hours and regular training are part of the working environment.
Working in Oldbury
Oldbury is in the West Midlands and offers straightforward access to the wider Birmingham area, with established road and rail connections for commuters. It may suit Veterinary Surgeons who want a practical base within reach of a larger urban centre while working in a busy clinical environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of locum booking is this?
This is a short-term locum opportunity running from 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026.
What experience is required?
The client is seeking an experienced locum Veterinary Surgeon. Surgical experience is preferred.
What facilities does the practice offer?
The practice has cardiology equipment, advanced dental equipment, orthopaedic surgery facilities, and extensive in-house diagnostic laboratories at both branches. It also has an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray and ultrasound equipment.
What working pattern is preferred?
The client would prefer cover for 5 days per week.
Candidates with suitable locum availability are encouraged to enquire further. The practice is seeking a prompt response for this assignment.
Job Reference No: JN-36002
Job location
Oldbury, West Midlands
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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Charlie Stokes
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