Locum Vets & Locum Vet Nurses

Simply apply for one of our vacancies on our jobs page or click on the register tab on our homepage. You can also contact one of our friendly team via: E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk or P: 0333 014 7374 or WhatsApp: 07542919595

We will contact you to discuss your next locum or permanent career move and we will keep you regularly updated on positions that we have sourced for you. Please note that there are many practices out there that may not be actively looking to hire, but they are generally open to speaking with the right candidates with the intention to create a suitable position.

No, not at all, all our services are completely free to the job seeker, it is illegal for a recruitment agency to charge for finding you work.

We endeavour to be different and strive to answer all communications as soon as possible on a 24/7 basis. Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5.30pm. Outside of these hours we operate a telephone answering service (a human) and we will respond as soon as possible. We can be contacted on 0333 014 7374 or email hello@vetseekers.co.uk with any questions.

Prior to you commencing a new role, we will ask you to provide the following:

1. ID: Digital ID check – We send you a link for this – very simple to complete
2. Right to Work: If you are a none UK citizen then we ask for the likes of your VISA, Share Code, Sponsorship needs etc
3. Proof of National Insurance: N.I Card, P45, P60 or HMRC Tax
4. Letter Certificates: Copy of your RCVS certificate and any other supporting documents.
5. References: Written references (preferably two)
6. Skills Matrix: To show your veterinary skills.
7. Payment Vehicle Checks: Depending on how you get paid we may ask for an SDC / IR35 check, UTR No., Substitution Details,  Bank details, Umbrella details etc.,
8. Other details: Such as your full name, full address, date of birth, next of kin, but not limited to etc

Once we have determined your desired criteria, your dedicated veterinary recruitment consultant will source suitable veterinary jobs tailored to your needs and veterinary career aspirations. Contact one of our team, tell us what you are looking for in your next role. We work with the major groups and all independent across the UK and overseas. We work for you!

• If you are a locum – We strongly recommend that you take out your own insurance cover, as under the RCVS code of practice all vets must have their own liability insurance, covering them to the correct level required.
• You may find that some practices will cover your insurance whilst you are working for them, but you may be liable if a claim is made after completion of the locum assignment.

The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Veterinary Professionals says:

• Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.
• Read more on the VDS website – https://www.thevds.co.uk/

There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider (the VDS provides both):

• Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.
• Veterinary professionals and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice, but we do ask them to obtain their own cover, which is actually normal practice nowadays and most clients as for this.

Recommended: Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.

Public liability insurance

• Public liability insurance covers locums if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of the work they do. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:

• http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk
• https://www.cliverton.co.uk/
• https://www.protectivity.com/

Please note that some umbrella companies like i4 Umbrella and Purlieus Consulting may provide certain types of insurance cover, such as public liability, as part of their service. This is worth checking out.

We have extensive veterinary recruitment experience which means we are well placed to look after your requirements and offer an all-round professional, supportive service.

As a valued member of Vet Seekers, we promise to do everything we can to ensure that your locum career with us is both rewarding, enjoyable and hope that it proves to be a positive long-lasting experience for you.

• We want to get to know you first and understand how you like to work, to support you in your locum journey.
• We will provide you with a professional and confidential executive search service either on a locum or permanent basis across the UK and overseas.
• We have access to 1,000s of locum and permanent roles with both independent and larger group clients.
• We can source individual roles tailored to your desired criteria.
• We offer full CV feedback and assistance.
• Provide you with interview guidance and market salary information.
• We regularly keep in touch with our progress.
• We don’t send your CV out anywhere without your expressed permission.

The Main UK Veterinary Groups:

You may or may not have noticed that all the groups have been looking at locum spend over the last year or so, especially with locum rates shooting up due to factors such as change in market conditions, demand, Brexit, and the Pandemic, CMA investigations, buyouts etc. So, recently it seems the majority have implemented locum rate caps across the board with some exceptions.

Depending on which group (please feel free to ask our team for further details) average capped rates that have been put in place (depending on payment method):

Vet rates

• £360 to £500 and independents
• Up to £800 for nights and specialist roles

Nurse rates

• £16 to £25
• Up to £30 for nights and specialist roles

Please note:

• There is a degree of flexibility.
• Independent practices generally are willing to pay higher rates.