VA483 – Veterinary Hospital Manager

Welcome to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital. Our largest 24-hour veterinary hospital within the group is looking for a highly experienced manager to take the helm and lead the large clinical and administrative team.About your new role!This is a full-time on-site Monday to Friday position with occasional management on-call requirements at weekends to assist in urgent management phone queries. *You are not required to attend the hospital for on-call*You will work closely with our long-established head vet who has been in Wanstead for over 10 years, as well as multiple senior colleagues including head nurse, deputy nurses, senior colleagues and hospital administrators.Our hospital team consists of approximately 24 vets, 30 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.This role will require strong leadership expertise, ongoing enthusiasm for the veterinary industry and excellent communication skills, to be able to navigate the ever changing and complex world of veterinary management, within a large hospital setting.Our new colleague will ideally have extensive prior experience in veterinary leadership, managing large multidisciplinary teams involving a breadth of responsibilities, and thrives in a leadership role.Accountabilities include but are not limited to:-Maintaining an atmosphere of team collaboration and mutual respect-Playing a key role in the operational and financial success of the hospital-Overseeing the general practice management including stock control, rotas, holiday and absence management-Oversee the reception team to ensure the hospital are providing exceptional client service as well as debt management, and complaint management-Support in recruitment for hospital positions, and liaising with HR where applicable-Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking and problem solving skills at a fast pace

There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, including 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. Wanstead provides the exemplary care for the surrounding clinics in the nearby regions for more complex cases and has its own rotating night team to provide integral OOH support.Now let’s get into the nitty gritty:The salary band for this position is £65,000 to £75,000 depending on prior experience.A little snippet of our fantastic benefits package:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- Private Medical Insurance- Paid lunch breaks- Medical cashback plan. Refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more- Professional membership fees covered (where applicable)If you are not au fait with the Wanstead area itself, it sits on the outskirts of Essex but has quick and direct transport links that take you straight into all areas of London.

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!

VA503 – Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

In the heart of the East End of London is our increasingly popular first opinion Mile End practice, and they are looking for an experienced RVN to step into a senior position, working alongside the senior vet to lead this busy inner city GP practice.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:Our senior RVN salary band is £34,000 to £39,000 depending on 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 lunch breaks-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentivesAbout the role

Mile End is a very busy GP practice in the heart of East London, and they are looking for an experienced and organised leader to step into their senior RVN position, to help manage the day-to-day caseload in a true urban environment.This full-time role is 40-hours per week Monday to Friday, inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation with TOIL. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank holiday in Wanstead hospital per year.Included in your initial induction period is also a hospital induction day to get to grips with hospital working before your first hospital shift.

​Along with our brand new fabulous senior vet, you will play an integral part in the day to day running of the clinic, ensuring your team are supported and the practice is running efficiently and providing exemplary patient care. This will include accountabilities ranging from diary management to equipment maintenance, clinical governance, team engagement and the clinical support of students.

​Your team includes a full-time senior vet, full-time associate vet, part-time vet to support days off, part-time RVN and growing student nursing team.

Leadership training will be provided if you have not had formal training but naturally excel in a leadership role.

​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.

​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!

VA502 – Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Welcome to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital! Our largest 24-hour hospital in the group is looking for a Senior RVN who thrives and excels in the ECC environment, and is looking to step up into a senior hospital role.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:Our senior RVN salary band is £34,000 to £39,000 depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave- Paid lunch breaks-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentivesAbout the roleThis full-time (40 hours per week) senior RVN position would be IDEAL for a highly experienced RVN who thrives in all departments within a hospital setting, and is ready to step into a senior role, supporting the various departments in the hospital including theatre, ward, consults and ECC. There may be scope for a senior role to develop into an area of focus such as ward, theatre or front of house.Your rota will also include a weekend rotation with TOIL and up to 3 bank holidays per year. Your rota will involve covering departments when the relevant senior department colleagues are on annual leave, meaning your weeks will differ aiding in variety.

This role would suit an experienced RVN who is a strong “all rounder” and wants to impart their skills and knowledge to a large team of RVNs and trainee nurses.There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, with a new 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 24 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of leafy Essex but has quick and direct transport links that take you straight into all areas of London! There is a bustling café and restaurant culture in Wanstead so you will never be short of places to visit for a treat.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!

VA362 – Student Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for confident and experienced future colleagues who come from a 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.

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

The salary for this Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing is £12.21 per hour.

*To be considered for this training position we require prior veterinary experience and 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*

We have a great benefits package including:

– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- The opportunity to join our private medical insurance scheme at a reduced rate- Generous colleague introduction reward for vets and RVNs- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme- Medical cashback plan involving refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more- Shopping discounts- Generous colleague discounts- Petplan 20% colleague discount

About the role 

We have two intakes per year; April and September and you will be placed onto the next available cohort.

The student positions are full-time consisting of 40 hours per week, including your weekly college day and regular weekend 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.

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. It can also involve working between different branches within a commutable distance, including our hospital sites.

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

​Once registered, 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 all worked in practice themselves, and can relate to your role and studies.

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

VA435 – Veterinary Receptionist

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

​The roles involve 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, and be able to work in a high pressure environment.

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

The starting hourly rate for our reception role is £12.21 per hour 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 for part-time)-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.

The part-time 20 hourly week roles involve shift work in 5 hour blocks each week, 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 candidates 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!