New chapter – first day as a locum
David Beeston has decided it's time for a new challenge and has embarked on a new career venture working as a locum vet. He recounts his first day…
Life of a locum veterinarian
Ellen Lavender describes making the change from permanent job in practice to locum veterinary surgeon.
See the sights as a veterinary locum
Fancy a change of scenery? If you are a vet or an RVN, you're in a relatively privileged position and can travel the length and breadth of the UK without having to put down roots.
Seven top tips to help prepare for your locum
WHETHER IT’S A one-vet operation or multi-site empire, at some point it is likely every practice will have a vacancy for a locum vet job.
Introducing Locum Vet Finder
A new service has been launched to help practices across the UK to fill the locum job vacancies in their rotas...
From locum to leader: how I achieved my career dream
RVN Helen Russell shares her journey to becoming a practice owner and how, if they wish, fellow veterinary nurses can do the same.
Enjoying flexibilities of locum work
Vet Alan Holford, the man behind the Vet Times Choices monthly crossword, has moved from permanent veterinary jobs to locum work. Here, he shares advice on pursuing a flexible work approach.
Locum work gives me right work-life balance
Sam Buss discusses locum work and how it has given her the right work-life balance.
