A1 Locums is officially all grown up – and what a wild ride it’s been!
“When I had a crazy idea of setting up A1 Locums in June 2004, I never imagined that I would be embarking on such an exciting journey which has been full of many highs and a few lows here and there. I also never believed in my wildest dreams that I would still be on that journey 21 years later! Every member of our A1 Family, both past and present, have been the mainstay of the business and we are all looking forward to the next 21 years of making new friends, and supporting practices in this ever-evolving industry.” – Clare Alderton, Managing Director
Over the last 21 years, we’ve placed incredible locums in some of the weirdest, most wonderful and downright unexpected locations and roles across the globe. 
From the sunny shores of Mustique and Bermuda, to being on set with Bear Grylls, helping out behind the scenes on music videos, films, and even puppy-sitting– we’ve done it all.
Highlights include:
Travelling with retirement ponies to Mustique
Film shoots in wild locations, with everything from slugs to herds of Highland Cows.
Music video madness with a few A-List celebs along the way!
Show-jumping rabbits (yes, really!)
Vet team at Dog Fest
Island placements that feel more like holidays
And saving the day at the last minute more times than we can count!
For over two decades, we’ve been proud to be part of the veterinary community – not just behind the scenes placing locums, but front and centre at some of the biggest events in the industry! 
From bustling exhibition halls to sunny fields and global stages, here are just some of the amazing conferences and events we’ve attended over the years:
London Vet Show
Vet Fest
Vets Now Congress
BVNA Congress
BSAVA Congress
BEVA Congress
Careers Fairs across the UK
South African Veterinary Association Congress
But it doesn’t stop there!
We’ve proudly sponsored the Graduation Prize at Harper Adams University
Presented at colleges and universities around the UK
Hosted sessions on locuming as a career and CV writing for future nurses
It’s been our mission to support, guide, and celebrate the incredible professionals in this field – from first-year students to seasoned locums.
Here’s to the last 21 years of connection, education, and community – and to the next 21! 
