We are looking for confident and experienced future colleagues who ideally already come from a veterinary nursing assistant background, that are now ready to start their journey as student veterinary nurses, with Goddard Vet Group at our very own Nursing College.

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​About the role

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​We currently have 1 position for an April cohort at the below site:

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​Harrow – Monday to Friday plus 1:3 Saturdays between Harrow and Wembley

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​The Level 3 student positions are full-time consisting of 40 hours per week with varying shifts and includes your weekly college day, plus a regular weekend rotation. Once qualified and if in a branch position you will be included in a 1:10 Sunday rotation in your nearest 24-hour hospital, in addition to the standard branch Saturday rotation. As experienced veterinary nursing assistants you will be used to day-to-day practice life and are now ready to take on additional student responsibilities and training.

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​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.

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

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​If you were successful in moving into an RVN position once qualified, we offer a very generous 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.

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​You will be fully supported by dedicated tutors who have all worked in practice themselves and can relate to your role and studies.

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​Please note once the Level 3 course is complete and you have successfully qualified, there is not a guarantee of an RVN position in your training practice or with the group (although we want to retain as many of our trained RVN’s as possible!) Your manager will explore what options there are on the lead up to your qualification.

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

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​The salary for the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing position from April is £26,436.80.

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​*To be considered for this training position you will need GCSEs in English, Maths and Science grade C/4 and above or equivalent, plus two additional GCSEs, other qualifications may be considered and will be reviewed on application. Previous experience within the animal industry is advantageous*

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​We have a great benefits package including:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- Generous colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVNs)- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks- Generous colleague discountsIf you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with Rose!

One of our fabulous nurses will be starting their parenting adventure in the spring, creating an opportunity for an experienced hospital RVN with a keen interest in the theatre environment, to step into a 12-month maternity cover Senior Theatre Veterinary Nurse role.

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​About your new role!

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​This full-time (40 hours per week) senior RVN position would be IDEAL for a highly experienced RVN who thrives in the surgical setting, and wants to take the reins of our 4 theatres in the hospital, ensuring they are running efficiently and to the highest standard.

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​This role can be either 4 or 5 days per week and includes a 1:6 weekend rotation with TOIL and 2 bank holidays per year. You will be included in the last resort on-call rotation, every 1:10 weeks.

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​As senior theatre RVN some of your duties will include:– GA sheet audits- Pre-GA check list audits- GA and theatre training- Keeping set up folders up to date- Ensuring surgical kits are maintained and training of equipment- Organising the theatre day- GA troubleshooting- Ordering medical air- Maintaining stock for surgery- Providing ventilator and Ethylene oxide training- Theatre SOP’s- Providing endoscope training- Scope maintenance- Providing in house CPD- Attending and contributing to leadership meetings- Assist in covering Charge Nurse when neededWanstead not only has its own first opinion client base but also sees the internal referral cases from the surrounding branches in East, North and Central London, giving you a plethora of diverse surgical cases.

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​There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, with a CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery on site.

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​You will be working alongside a large team consisting of approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.

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​Wanstead has an extensive onsite management structure including 2 deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager, so you will have ample support around you while settling into your new position.

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​Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of urban Essex but is close enough to rural life for that countryside relief. Transport links into London do not get better than a short walk to a Central Line tube station!

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​Please be aware there is no on-site parking available and public transport is advised.

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This could be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN who knows their way around a theatre, and wants to gain leadership experience to then take-away and utilise for future senior positions.

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

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​Our senior RVN salary band is £34,000 to £39,000 depending on prior experience.

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​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

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– 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 incentives

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​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!

Are you feeling ready for a new challenge…welcome to Acton! This unique GP practice is looking for an RVN who is wanting to step into a senior role and take the bull by the horns (so to speak!)

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​About your new role!This is a full-time 40-hourly week role including a 1:3 branch Saturday and 1:10 Sunday rotation at the nearby Mandeville Hospital in which you will receive time back for weekend days worked, plus 1-2 bank holidays per year at Mandeville Hospital.

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​There are no on-call requirements!

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​As a senior branch RVN some of your duties will include:

​- Responsible for the nursing team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and continually improving standards of nursing care.- Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required.- Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care, comfort and welfare of all pets in our care.- Utilise Schedule 3 skills, as directed.- Ensure all diagnostic, surgical and medical equipment and instruments are serviced as required, maintained well and in full working order.- Ensure that a weekly audit of Controlled Drugs is carried out in accordance with the prescribed protocol. – Responsible for staff working on reception, ensuring a high and improving standard of client care by means of excellent communication and service at all times.- Manage the daily operation of the reception area and ensure the friendly and efficient handling of clients and their pets, in person, by email and over the telephone.- Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor.

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Ideally our new colleague will have prior leadership experience, but this is not essential and formal in-house leadership training will be provided. We are looking for a confident, experienced RVN who is ready to make the step up and really make this role their own working with and supporting a new team.

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​Set in an old bank complete with its original vault (no gold bars unfortunately), Acton is well equipped with everything you would need day to day to complete a high standard of first opinion GP care. It has 2 consult rooms, and a separate colleague area for those much-needed lunch breaks.

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​You will be working alongside a fantastic established support team and experienced vet who are incredibly engaged in their roles and are looking for leadership to propel the practice even further!

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​You will also have the full support of an experienced regional manager who has worked in the group for years and takes their role in supporting their branches incredibly seriously with the upmost dedication.

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​The nearby Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt provides out of hours support for Acton. It has state of the art 24 hr facilities including CT, an excellent ultrasound, scopes, laparoscopic equipment and an array of specialists.

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​The practice could not have a more ideal location, being literally opposite the Acton underground station on the Elizabeth “Lizzy” Tube Line, which takes you straight into Central and East London in one direction, and through to Heathrow airport in the other for those much-needed getaways!

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

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​Our senior RVN salary band is £34,000 to £39,000 depending on experience and providing room for growth within the role.

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​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

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– 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 incentives

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​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 her 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 Wanstead! We are looking for a well-rounded experienced GP vet who thrives in a hospital environment and wants to be part of the largest ECC provider in London.Having a keen interest in diagnostic imaging or a certificate would be beneficial.About your new role!Wanstead are looking for a veterinary surgeon who is wanting to grab the opportunity to step into this full-time GP role at Wanstead Hospital in East London.The team are looking for a competent GP vet who can jump straight in with routine surgeries, including bitch spays and dentals, and be able to confidently manage emergency cases. With a high imaging caseload this would be the perfect role for a GP vet with a passion for diagnostic imaging, to either utilise their existing skills, or develop on their area of interest.

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As a GP hospital vet some of your duties will include:

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Ensure a high and improving standard of evidence-based clinical care at the Hospital.Participate in the clinical consulting, medical and surgical rota for Hospital GP vets.Ensure compliance with RCVS Codes of Conduct, Practice Standards and relevant medicines regulation within the Hospital.Ability to work independently while recognising limitations and seeking support when requiredCarry 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.Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance. Investigate cases fully and appropriately, using diagnostic aids such as radiography and blood testing.Perform surgery on cases as appropriate and within boundaries of personal competenceConfident communicator with a client-centred approach.Good clinical reasoning and time-management skills.Foster a culture of excellent working relationships within the Hospital and be responsible for the achievement of high morale and a strong team spirit.

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​Wanstead Veterinary Hospital provides an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service to our clients and local network of 20 branches and works to the highest clinical standards.

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There is state of the art diagnostic support, with a CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

You will be working alongside a large team consisting of approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.

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​You are fully supported by an established management structure including senior GP and internal medic vets, senior RVN’s, 2 deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.

Your rota will be on a 6 weekly rotational basis made up of an average of 40 hours per week, inclusive of your 1:3 Saturday and 1:6 Sunday weekend rotation. This will enable you to work within all departments of the hospital, ranging across consulting, surgery, ward and ECC. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year and be included in the last resort on-call rotation.Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of urban Essex but is close enough to rural life for that countryside relief. Transport links into London do not get better than a short walk to a Central Line tube station! It is a beautiful area of London with lots of green space including the local Bluebell Woods. It also has a plethora of independent restaurants, bakeries, pubs and coffee houses to keep you busy and refreshed in your time off!Please be aware there is no on-site parking available and public transport is advised, but with stations and bus stops a stones throw away you have plenty of choice.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this full-time role is £45,000 to £73,000 depending on prior 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-Private Medical Insurance with BUPA-Up to £2,000 annual CPD allowance plus up to 5 paid CPD days-Relocation assistance (where applicable)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!

To coin the British phrase “hodgepodge” meaning a jumble of things, we have a hodgepodge of a role that would suit a confident GP vet who likes to work between different environments, while still having a level of consistency in their rota.

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​About your new role!

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​Working between 2 very different practices (not on the same day) you will be providing consistency to our clients and teams week in week out.

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​There can be flexibility to how your weekly rota can look, involving 3 or 4 days between New Addington, and Croydon. Both sites have their own nuance’s, and you will be fully supported in both with experienced support colleagues who have worked in their respective branches for years.

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​The rota includes a 1:4 branch Saturday rotation and 1:10 Sunday rotation in the Stone Lion Hospital plus 1-2 bank holidays per year. There are NO on-call requirements.

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​As a sole charge 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.

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​You will have full clinical support from Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon, for any complex referrals you may need to make, and OOH care for your patients.

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​You also have the support from a dedicated regional manager, and regional head vet who has a wealth of knowledge to pass on and can support you in your clinical management needs.

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​This is a sole charge position, and you will be comfortable with routine GP consultations and surgery, but ample support is provided by management in the region.

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​Being south of the river, you are ideally located near idyllic Kingston Upon Thames. New Addington is a stone’s throw 2-minute walk from the tram link, and Croydon an 8-minute walk from the tram, where you can pick up other lines to get across the city.

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​Now let’s get to the nitty gritty:

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​Our sole charge salary band is £60,000 to £75,000 (FTE) depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role, as we would welcome the opportunity to provide CPD for further clinical or management development.

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​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 BupaIf 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!