Veterinary Locumotion - the freedom to choose...

Locum Relief work that works for everyone

Welcome to the future of locum relief veterinary work! Veterinary Locumotion offers a simple, flexible, and robust professional platform for every Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse, and Veterinary Technician to find locum relief work, and for every Veterinary Practice to find talented Locum Relief Team Members.

No agency fees - No hourly rate markups - No pay delays - No middlemen, not even us!




πŸ₯ Find Relief Veterinarian, Nurse & Tech Work

We are your personal Locum Relief marketing assistant, promoting your expertise, experience, skills and availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

πŸ‘‰ Find shifts now for tomorrow, next week, next year
πŸ‘‰ Keep 100% of your rate
πŸ‘‰ Work anywhere – from local to global
πŸ‘‰ Register for Free

I'm A Professional


🩺 Find Locum Relief Veterinarians, Nurses & Technicians

We are your go-to Locum Relief platform, promoting your practice culture, vision, and values, and fulfilling your Locum Relief shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

πŸ‘‰ Fill your locum relief shifts for tomorrow, next week, next year
πŸ‘‰ No agency fees…ever!
πŸ‘‰ No middleman – not even us
πŸ‘‰ Register for Free

I'm A Practice


Locum Relief Guide for Professionals and Practices

Discover the latest news, trends and best practices in the Veterinary Locum Relief space. For Veterinary Professionals checkout our three part series - Consideration, Preparation and Getting Started - and much more. And for Practices discover articles on being a 1st choice practice for locum relief professionals, contract guide and creating a permanent-like experience for locum relief team members and more.

Locum Relief Guide

  • Locum Relief Veterinarians

  • Locum Relief Vet Nurses

  • Locum Relief Vet Technicians

  • Locum Relief Veterinary Surgeons

  • Locum Relief Vet Hospital Managers

  • Locum Relief Emergency Veterinarians

Ready to choose freedom?

Enjoy the freedom to choose the Locum Relief experience that is right for you...

PRICING – Simple, Fair, Transparent

Ditch the Agency Fees and Hidden Markups. Keep the freedom...

  • Locuming lets me stay in control of my time - I finally enjoy being a vet again...and Veterinary Locumotion makes finding work so simple.
    Rachel K
    Emergency Vet
  • We’ve filled last-minute weekend shifts we used to dread posting. Plus, it’s so nice to chat directly with the relief vets from the beginning.
    James T
    Practice Manager
  • It's great to have something just purring away in the background. We get regular approaches from vets and techs even when we're not actively wanting to fill a shift.
    Michelle N
    E&CC Director

Locum Relief work that works for everyone…

🩺 For Locum Relief Vets, Nurses and Technicians:πŸ₯ For Veterinary Employers:
βœ… Create your Professional Profile βœ… Create your Business Profile
βœ… Post your work Availabilities βœ… Post your open shift Needs
βœ… Find shifts now for tomorrow, next week, next year βœ… Fill your locum relief shifts for tomorrow, next week, next year
βœ… Keep 100% of your rates βœ… No agency fees...ever!
βœ… Work anywhere - from local to global βœ… Direct connections, no middleman - not even us
βœ… Register for Free βœ… Register for Free

Our Locum Relief Guide – Real Stories. Real Freedom.

🧠 Smarter, Faster, Calmer: THE Apps for Every Veterinary Professional

Being a successful locum vet isn’t just about showing up with a stethoscope and a smile. Whether you’re hopping between clinics a few days a week or fully committed to the relief lifestyle, you’re managing a small, mobile business β€” and that means juggling rosters, invoices, travel, paperwork, and clinical decisions, often solo. The good news? You don’t need to do it all with just memory and Post-it notes.

Your phone is already in your pocket β€” and with the right mix of smart, reliable apps, it can be your PA, bookkeeper, scheduler, and stress buffer. In this guide, we’ve hand-picked tools that help you stay on top of the practical stuff, keep your work-life balance in check, and make every day on the job feel just a bit smoother. From managing your bookings to finding great coffee near your next gig, here’s the digital support crew every locum vet should have…

πŸ’° Keep or Save 30% More: Modern Platforms vs Relief Agencies

While recent articles from locum relief agencies comparing relief veterinary work to full-time employment highlight some important points about flexibility and hourly rates, they don’t always tell the full story or make an “apples to apples” comparison. It’s crucial to understand the complete financial picture to make an informed career decision. Let’s examine the key factors that impact actual take-home earnings as well as your lifestyle…

⏳ A Day in the Life of a Locum Relief Vet

The day starts early. Backpack packed, stethoscope checked, scrubs on. Every choice ahead belongs to the vet, supported by the practice. Being a locum relief veterinarian means stepping into new clinics, working with different teams, and shaping every workday without the weight of long-term obligations.

It is not just about flexibility. You also need to have a plan and approach that works for all stakeholders. It is about learning how to make each shift run smoothly, adapt quickly, and still walk out the door on time, with work done and life waiting. Here is what that looks like hour-by-hour…