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 lead the large clinical and administrative team.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this position is £55,000 to £65,000 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)

About the 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 and senior colleagues.

​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.

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.

​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! #ind1

VA469 – Registered Veterinary Nurse

Welcome to Walthamstow! This growing practice in a trendy area of East London is looking for an additional RVN on a full-time basis.

Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:Our RVN salary band is £31,000 to £35,000 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 roleIn the heart of Walthamstow Village is this hugely popular first opinion practice, that has an increasing client base and caseload, resulting in the need for an additional RVN to join the team on a full-time basis.This 40 hourly week role is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank holiday per year in Wanstead hospital.You will be joining a large established team including a full-time senior vet, additional part-time vet, senior RVN, full-time RVN and 3 student nurses, plus a regional manager whose support is invaluable to her region.Walthamstow is also fully supported by Wanstead Veterinary Hospital for more complex cases and OOH.The practice itself is situated in an ideal location if you want to base yourself in a village/high street environment but want easy access into the hustle and bustle. It’s just a 15-minute walk from Walthamstow Central station, taking you straight into Oxford Circus in just 20 minutes.

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!

VA466 – Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to Walthamstow! This growing practice in a trendy area of East London is looking for an additional vet 2 days per week.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this position inclusive of weekend rotation is £42,000 to £58,000 full-time equivalent and would be pro rata ‘d down to your working hours.

If you were looking for a 4-day week we are happy to explore options, in this pick ‘n’ mix type 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 Bupa

About the roleIn the heart of Walthamstow Village is this hugely popular first opinion practice, that also has a very high dental caseload for any vets with a penchant for all things teeth!

The clinic has undergone a refurbishment in recent years and has all the equipment you could need.

The rota involves a Monday and Tuesday working week, plus 1:4 branch Saturdays,1:8 hospital Sundays and up to 2 bank holidays per year. If you are looking for a 4-day week we can accommodate an additional 2 days in either West Ham, South Woodford or Tottenham, where you will continue to be supported in your role.

We are looking for a future colleague who enjoys working in a busier GP environment and is comfortable with routine surgery and dentals due to the high caseload at Walthamstow, while having ample support from senior and experienced vets within the teams.

You will be fully supported by a full-time senior vet, senior RVN, incredibly passionate trainee nurses and a regional manager whose support is invaluable to her region.

​Walthamstow is also fully supported by Wanstead Veterinary Hospital for more complex cases and OOH. It has extensive 24 -hr facilities including CT, an excellent ultrasound, scopes, laparoscopic equipment, and an array of specialists and provides a good environment to develop your ECC skills.The practice itself is situated in an ideal location if you want to base yourself in a village/high street environment but want easy access into the hustle and bustle. It’s just a 15-minute walk from Walthamstow Central station, taking you straight into Oxford Circus in just 20 minutes.

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!

VA363 – Veterinary Care Support Apprentice

We are looking for integral pieces of our veterinary team puzzle, in the shape of veterinary care support apprentices’ to join our teams in our Raynes Park practice and Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon.

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 minimum 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 will be delivered alongside your Level 2 apprenticeship*

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

-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.

WE HAVE VACANCIES IN THE BELOW LOCATIONS:

​RAYNES PARK

STONE LION HOSPITAL – WIMBLEDON

These positions are for a June entry, with the view to start between March-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.

​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!

VA482 – Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to Harrow! Our fabulous vet will be starting her parenting adventure this September, and we are looking for a competent sole charge GP vet to step in her shoes and keep our popular Harrow practice running while she is away.Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary band for this full-time fixed 12-month position commencing in September is £57,000 to £73,000 depending on prior experience.

There is local accommodation available if required.

There are no on-call requirements for this role.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays- Paid lunch breaks- Up to £2,000 CPD budget per annum plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

About the role

Harrow is your perfect well-managed urban practice, situated on a bustling high-street in northwest London.

Harrow is small but perfectly formed allowing the team to crack on with day-to-day consults and routine surgeries. It is fully equipped with everything you would need for a first opinion practice, including dental x-ray and multi-parameter.

This is a full-time 4-day week role, and your 40 hours are inclusive of a 1:3 branch Saturday and 1:8 hospital Sunday rotation.

You will be fully supported by an incredible nursing team, dedicated regional manager, and regional head vet to help you with any areas of clinical support you may need.

Goddard Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt provides Harrow with its OOH care and support with any complex cases you may need to refer.

There is state of the art diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

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!