In the heart of North London next to the River Lea is our incredibly popular first opinion Tottenham practice, and they are looking for a veterinary surgeon to take the helm on a part-time basis!We are looking for a like-minded colleague who will be committed to their team, clients and their beloved animals, and really make this role their own.About your new role!Tottenham is one of our original sites, and although it may need some TLC is some areas, their incredible support team more than makes up for the aesthetic of the building! The support team including an amazing senior nurse all  trained at Tottenham so they know the practice inside out, and you will be joining a truly special team.This is an Associate position that has a manageable caseload for a confident GP first opinion vet to step into. Your Friday will allow you to comfortably balance your morning consultations, perform routine surgeries during the day, catch up on admin and then round up with evening consults, with your additional day providing an overlap with the other vet in practice and a chance to discuss cases.This role involves an average of 20 hours per week with Friday being a fixed day (with a possible early finish or late start on an additional day TBC) plus a 1:4 branch Saturday morning and 1:8 Hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Wanstead Hospital and be included in the last resort on-call rotation…which is very rarely used as it is for emergencies only!As a branch vet some of your duties will include:– Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations which are based on best practice and are evidence-based and in accordance with GVG protocols.- Perform surgery on cases as appropriate and within boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care.- Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.- Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are accurate comprehensive and useful to colleagues.- Be prepared to refer cases in a timely manner, in the first instance to a GVG Hospital, when there is an inability to undertake a case for whatever reason.- Help to maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment- Work alongside your RVN to ensure branch meetings are scheduled and the clinics SOP’s are being actioned- Oversee the consulting and surgical/diagnostic diary in compliance with company policies.You will be fully supported by our highly experienced regional manager and regional head vet, whose support is invaluable to the region both operationally and clinically.You will also be supported by our Wanstead 24-hour hospital to refer more complex cases, and their own rotating night team provides your patients with invaluable OOH care.Caseload at Tottenham is high, with a bonded client base so we need an experienced vet to aid in consistency of client care in this popular North London branch.The practice itself is perfectly situated if you want to travel into the hustle and bustle of central London, being just a 5-minute walk from Bruce Grove station that takes you straight into London Liverpool Street, or a 20-minute walk from Tottenham Hale station.If however you want to get away from the city, Tottenham is within easy reach of Epping Forest, and popular Essex village’s and towns with an array of pubs and restaurants.Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this sole charge role is £45,000 to £72,000 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent based on 40 hours) depending on prior experience and allowing room for professional growth within the role.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays *Pro-rata- Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)- Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave *Pro-rata- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with BupaIf you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Ashley. Alternatively, please feel free to email Ashley directly at ahutchinson@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities.

We are looking for an integral piece of our veterinary team puzzle, in the shape of a float veterinary nursing assistant supporting our various teams in the Central London region, covering areas such as Hackney, West Ham, Mile End and more.

​

​About your new role!

​

​Our float veterinary nursing assistant role is an ideal position for someone who has extensive prior experience within the veterinary industry, has completed their Level 2 VCA course and may not be in the position to commit to the Diploma training right now.

​

​Being a float position you will help support the various branches within the Central London area where the needs of the rota dictate, this could be covering holiday, days off or sick leave etc. Due to the nature of the float role, flexibility is a necessity.

​

​The VNA role is 40 hours per week and includes a regular Saturday rotation. Prior animal care and client care experience is essential due to the integral support you would be providing to the teams. If you can demonstrate a passion for teamwork, and providing the highest standard of patient and client care you will flourish.

​

​The role is varied, involving and high level of client care which includes reception duties, the cleaning and upkeep of the practice and its equipment/facilities, general administrative duties including processing of insurance claims, and  hands-on patient care where applicable.

​

​This is a challenging industry and profession but hugely rewarding if you are able to give it your full passion and dedication.

​

​If in the future you did wish to pursue with your veterinary nurse training, this would be dependent on diploma vacancies within the region, and qualification criteria.

​

​Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​

​The salary for this non-training full-time Float VNA role is £27,268.80 per annum.

​

​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive:

-6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays-Paid 30-minute lunch breaks-Generous colleague discounts-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme on a reduced rate plus medical cashback incentives

​

​If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with Ashley!

Welcome to Kingston! This historic market town which used to crown Saxon kings, is now looking to crown an RVN, to help lead the team and grow the practice even further, re-establishing its potential!About your new role!Our Kingston practice situated in a beautiful period building is looking for an RVN to join and take the reins of this established GP site, complete with dental and digital x-ray. The practice itself has a huge consult room with large windows looking out to the garden (complete with a family of foxes), it also has a large separate colleague area, again with natural light flooding through, and a spacious separate office for any admin duties you need to complete away from the clinical areas.You will be working alongside a full-time sole charge vet, and incredibly enthusiastic veterinary nursing assistant, who you will help support throughout their training.Kingston has a very bonded and respected client base, many of them have been returning since the 90’s!Kingston is also supported by Stone Lion 24-hour hospital in Wimbledon, for more complex cases, or OOH care your patients may need.This 4-day week role (Wednesdays off) involves a 1:4 branch Saturday rotation, and 1:10 Saturdays at Stone Lion Hospital. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion, and there are NO on-call requirements.As a sole charge branch RVN some of your duties will include:– Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care. – Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required. – Maintain comprehensive patient hospitalisation records. – Ensure a high standard of comfort and welfare for all pets in our care. – Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients. – Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment – Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use. – Maintain adequate stocks of drugs, diets and consumables and place orders with our suppliers to required levels as necessary. – Assist with the induction of new staff and their subsequent training. – Provide reception duties, as required, ensuring a friendly and efficient handling of clients and their pets, in person, by email and over the telephone. – Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor The practice is just a 6-minute walk from Norbiton train station, and within a 50-minute journey you are in central London.You are also a 10-minute walk from the famous picturesque Richmond Park, and the River Thames. Kingston upon Thames really is a gem for anyone thinking about relocating.There is a room in the shared flat above the practice if accommodation whether it be short or long term is required.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary for this sole charge RVN position inclusive of weekend rotation is £35,000 to £39,000 FTE depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

​- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentivesIf you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Ashley. Alternatively, please feel free to email Ashley directly at ahutchinson@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

We are looking for integral pieces of our veterinary team puzzle, in the shape of veterinary care support apprentices’ to join our teams in a number of our sites across the group.

​

Available positions for a September cohort:

​

Stone Lion Hospital – Wimbledon

Kennington (South London)

Gidea Park (Essex)​

​

About the role

​

Our Level 2 Veterinary Care Support (VCS) Apprenticeship role is an ideal stepping stone for those who see themselves in the veterinary care environment, with this qualification providing the initial key skills. Furthermore, this is a stepping stone for those looking for that next training step working ever closer to becoming a registered veterinary nurse.

​​

The VCS positions are full-time consisting of 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, including your weekly college day plus a regular weekend rotation. For Stone Lion this is 1:3 weekends, plus up to 2 bank holidays per year, for Kennington it is 1:4 Saturdays. If in a hospital position, there will also be a fair share bank holiday requirement. Prior animal care is preferred yet not essential, but would be advantageous. If you can demonstrate a passion for learning, teamwork, and providing the highest standard of patient and client care you will flourish.

​

The role is varied, involving a high level of client care which includes reception duties, the cleaning and upkeep of the practice and its equipment/facilities, and of course the hands-on patient care. You may be required to work across different branches within commutable distance, including the hospital sites.

​

​This is an intense industry and profession that not only has physical challenges, but also emotional, and our veterinary colleagues must be able to adapt to this high pressured and unpredictable environment.

​

You will be working alongside experienced and compassionate teams who understand the need for investing time and training into our future registered nurses.

​

You will be fully supported by dedicated tutors who have worked in practice collectively for over 100 years, and we are incredibly proud of the training we provide.

​

​*Please note entry onto the Level 3 Diploma following completion of the Level 2 is dependent on various factors, including if/when there are vacancies for the next Level 3 cohort, performance, and prior qualifications. This application is for the Level 2 Apprenticeship only.*

​

Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​

The salary for the Level 2 Veterinary Care Support Apprentice position is £10.85 per hour for the first 12 months of employment, and will then increase to the national minimal wage.

​

​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as an apprentice:

​

-6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays-Paid 30-minute lunch breaks-Generous colleague discounts-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme on a reduced rate plus medical cashback incentives

​

​​If you can see yourself in this role press apply now then simply enter what branch/area you would be looking for a position, and within 60 seconds your application will be withAshley!

Our beautiful Chalfont St Peter practice in Buckinghamshire has the opportunity for a vet who is looking for a first opinion GP position, on a part-time basis.

​

​About your new role!

​

​Your average 20.12 hourly week is inclusive of a 1:3 branch Saturday morning, and 1:8 hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank holiday per year in Mandeville Hospital.

​

​There can be flexibility in how your days in the week look, for example a shorter Monday and full Wednesday (9am-7pm) or full Wednesday and shorter Friday. You will be working alongside another experienced vet on both days, this is NOT a sole charge position during the week.

There are NO on-call requirements.Chalfont St Peter has 3 consult rooms, separate dog and cat wards and is in a peaceful, picturesque village location.As well as being equipped with everything you would expect for a large branch, Chalfont also has ultrasound facilities.The practice has very bonded clients, largely insured and for those invaluable breaks when the sun makes an appearance you have a huge garden and decked out area to have some “me” time.You will be working alongside incredible long-standing vets, an amazing senior RVN, experienced nursing and reception team and an invaluable regional manager who have all worked in/with the practice for years.The Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt provides out of hours support for Chalfont. It has state of the art 24 hr facilities including CT, an excellent ultrasound, scopes, laparoscopic equipment, and an array of specialists.As a branch veterinary surgeon, some of your duties will include:– Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations which are based on best practice and are evidence-based and in accordance with GVG protocols. – Perform surgery on cases as appropriate and within boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care. – Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.  – Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are accurate comprehensive and useful to colleagues. – Be prepared to refer cases in a timely manner, in the first instance to a GVG Hospital, when there is an inability to undertake a case for whatever reason. – Help to maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment Location wise, if you are looking to be within close proximity of London but for day to life not in the middle of the hustle and bustle, Chalfont is perfect! It’s a quiet village with rural charm, yet easily accessible to city life, giving you the best of both worlds.Being just a 5-minute drive from Gerrards Cross train station, within 50 minutes you are in London Liverpool Street, where you can pick up numerous other lines to get you across the city.Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this part-time role salary is £22,635 to £36,216 (£45,000 to £72,000 FTE) dependent on prior experience and allowing room for further growth and personal progression within the role.

If you wished to explore additional days, we would be happy to look into this for you.On site accommodation is available to rent if required.

​

*If successful, you will receive a sign-up bonus of £5,000.This one-off bonus also applies for internal transfers, and will be discussed in more detail within the application process*A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)- Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)- Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata)- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with BupaIf you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Ashley. Alternatively, please feel free to email Ashley directly at ahutchinson@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities! #IND1