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 this summer.

​Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​The salary for the Level 2 Veterinary Care Support apprentice position is £10 per hour for the first 12 months of employment, and will then increase the national living wage.

​*To be considered for this apprenticeship role you do not require specific qualifications. If you wished to then progress onto our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, you would require English and Maths GCSEs grade C/4 and above or equivalent. If you require Maths and English this can be worked on alongside your Level 2 apprenticeship*

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

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

​About the role

​Our veterinary care support (VCS) role is an ideal stepping stone for those who see themselves in the veterinary care environment, with this qualification providing the 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.

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The positions available are for a June enrolment, with the view to start from May.

​​The VCS positions are full-time consisting of 40 hours per week, including your weekly college day and a regular weekend rotation. Prior animal care and client care experience is preferred but not essential. 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 and 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.

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

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

​​If you did wish to pursue onto the Level 3 Diploma, once registered as a veterinary nurse we offer a highly competitive salary banding and benefits package, and as a Goddard Vet Group veterinary nurse you will have ample opportunity for further development and growth within the company.

​​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.

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

We are looking for a client-focused experienced receptionist to join our invaluable front of house team at Wanstead 24-hour Veterinary Hospital, on a part-time basis.

​The role involves a high level of face-to-face contact with our clients, so you must have the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

​Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​The starting salary for this 20 hourly week position is £12,698.40, with room for development.

​*To be considered for this role you will have experience in client care and customer service, and are used to a fast-paced working environment*

​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive:-6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)-Paid lunch breaks-Generous colleague discounts-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme on a reduced rate plus medical cashback incentives

​About the role

​We want to ensure that while our clinical team support the patients’ needs, we are also able to offer a warm and friendly welcome to clients. This involves providing effective communications internally and organising our diary so that we can provide the best advice and accurate information to our clients.

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​The role involves shift work in 5 hour blocks, with the earliest shift starting at 8am, and the latest shift up to 10.30pm plus a 2:4 weekend rotation with TOIL. You will be rota ‘d to 3 bank holidays per year (including one in the festive period). Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required.

​As well as a high level of face-to-face client care, there is also a large amount of phone and written communication to our clients, and these methods of communication must be treated as equally as professionally.

​You will also be responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks such as managing the email inbox, paperwork filing, daily banking and liaising with insurance companies.

​We are ideally seeking a candidate with previous reception responsibilities within a veterinary or healthcare setting to join our team and can work early and late shifts. We do ask for a certain level of flexibly in the role, due to the nature of the profession.

​You would need to be computer literate although training will be given, but more importantly we are looking for friendly, confident, empathetic individuals who will be proud to make the reception area, their areas of responsibility and for individuals with a passion for animal welfare and who love being a pivotal part of a large vibrant team.

​If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

Welcome to Plaistow! Situated in East London this practice has the ideal balance of busy GP life and is perfectly situated for those who may live in other areas of London, with its nearby transport links.Plaistow is looking for consistency on Wednesdays and Fridays, in this 2 days per week role.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this 22.75 hourly week role inclusive of weekend rotation is £25,594 to £34,693.75 (£45,000 to £61,000 FTE) depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.If you wished to explore additional hours in the week, we would be more than happy.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 BupaAbout the rolePlaistow is an increasingly busy first opinion practice in the heart of East London, resulting in the need for an additional vet on Wednesdays, and to provide consistent cover on Fridays.

Plaistow would be ideal for a confident vet happy with sole charge on the Fridays, who thrives in a busy well-rounded GP role, and is looking for a consistent part-time weekly position.The rota involves Wednesdays and Fridays (sole charge) from 9am-7pm, plus a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, and up to 2 bank holiday’s per year.As well as a large team of experienced support colleagues including a senior vet and senior RVN, you will also be fully supported by a dedicated regional manager, and incredibly experienced regional head vet.You will also have the addition of support from Wanstead Hospital which for your clients is a 16-minute drive away, for more complex cases and OOH care for your patients.

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​Being in East London and close to the Essex border you have a plethora of transport links around you, including Upton Park station on the circle line which is a 10-minute walk from the practice.

​If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

Welcome to Highbury! Nestled in a popular and attractive area in London near Islington, and adjacent to Canonbury over ground station is our little Highbury clinic that has been a constant beating heart in the community for years.The established practice is looking for consistency on Fridays, in this 1 day per week role.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this sole charge 13 hours per week position is £19,000 to £24,375 (£57,000 to £73,000 FTE) depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.If you wished to explore additional hours in the week, we would be more than happy.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 BupaAbout the roleHighbury has a strong bond with their clients, and we are looking for a vet who can continue this relationship in this GP role, performing first opinion consults and minor surgeries, with the triage of emergencies when applicable.Highbury would be ideal for a confident vet happy with sole charge, who thrives in consult and is looking for a consistent weekly role.The rota involves Fridays from 9am-7pm, plus a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, and up to 2 bank holiday’s per year.As well as experienced support colleagues, you will also be fully supported by a dedicated regional manager, and incredibly experienced regional head vet.You will also have the addition of support from Wanstead Hospital, for more complex cases and OOH care for your patients.If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

In the heart of the East End of London is our popular first opinion Mile End practice, and they are looking for a vet to jump in and take the lead in this senior position.

Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

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​Our senior vet salary band is £64,000 to £85,000 (FTE) depending on experience and allowing room for 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- Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)- Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

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​About the role

Mile End has a VERY nice surgical caseload, and they are looking for a senior vet to work alongside their fantastic additional vets and large support team of RVNs and trainee nurses.

​The rota for this role involves a 4-day week with Tuesdays off and alternating early and late finishes. The average 37 hours per week is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 hospital Sunday rotation. You will also be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Wanstead and be involved in an on-call rotation.

​You will be fully supported by a highly experienced regional manager, whose support is invaluable to her branches, as well as regional head vet for clinical management support if this is your first senior role.

​You will also have the support of our flagship 24-hour hospital in Wanstead, who provide OOH care and support for more complex cases and procedures.

​Mile End is situated in an ideal part of London, it has a bustling restaurant and bar scene, is close to famous Victoria Park and is within a single 35-minute train journey straight through to rural Essex and Epping Forest, where you will be spoilt for choice for country pubs. Your nearest tube station is just a 5-minute walk away.

​If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!