Hi, I am currently in New Zealand and keen come and do some locum vet work in the UK. However, I have been told that in the UK you spend a pound like a dollar and that although the pay rates look lucrative, the cost of living is so much higher that you don't necessarily manage to save a lot. I'd appreciate any comments as to whether or not this is the case. Cheers

Hi, Snoopy,

You have been informed correctly. The cost of living in the UK, especially in the south-east ( say within a 50 mile radius of London) is very high.
However, if you were to find a locum position in the north of England or in Scotland, you might find you get a lower salary, but the cost of living is much lower.

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Sorry, how long one has to work in the UK to be able to work as a Locum vet? is it possible to work as a locum vet in the UK without previous experience working in the UK but with experience in other country? (-: !!! THANKS!!!

If you have a veterinary degree registrable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (www.rcvs.org.uk) you can work in the UK as a veterinary surgeon as soon as you are registered.

Sorry, I know that, but I want to know about working as a Locum vet, so covering vacancies around.

Go to www.vetclick.co.uk and check there. You can also post your details on that site.