becoming a locum vn

Re: becoming a locum vn

Claire Cameron — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:35:40 GMT

I locummed for a couple months and I LOVED it, would recommend it to anyone, just wish I could have stayed at my last practice but its too far away but I do pop in every now and again

Made me a stronger person as I'd never really been away for such a long time, made some good friends, saw interesting cases

LOVED IT

Re: becoming a locum vn

recruit4vets — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:28:13 GMT

Hi Laura

If you interested in locuming please have a chat with one of our recruitment consultants at recruit4vets. We have lots of varied positions throughout the UK. You can call us free on 0800 002 9876 or 01423 739 010 or visit www.recruit4vets.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest regards

Phil

Re: becoming a locum vn

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:36:02 GMT

i did a few months of locuming anf loved it, i had to stop as my other half and i found it too hard to spend months away from each other as we were planning a wedding. i would recc it to people but would also say to look at your home life to make sure it is poss.

good luck and keep us in touch.

ps i have still got alot of new mates all over the country from locum work x x

Re: becoming a locum vn

Kathryn Welsh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:01:58 GMT

Hey, i locummed as soon as I finished uni and was qualified and as far as i'm concerned it was the best thing i ever did! Finding an agency is easy - i used a1 and gardner llewelyn but there are lots but avoid RIG (heard many horror stories about them). If your not fussy on the area you will find work within the week. I'm currently in full-time but not happy so phoned agencies and they said i could have something next week if i wanted it - so there is plenty there!! You also need to consider if you want short or long term locums - short are normally a couple weeks so means you move around a lot but does mean you seem plenty of different practices (you will live out of a suitcase!). Long term locums are anything from 1month onwards - i prefer this as it gives you a chance to settle into somewhere. Lots of decisions but i would say go for it! All the best, let us know how you do x x