Part-time role at our friendly supportive practice in East London, that has been part of the Barking Community for over 30 years. Our many 5-star reviews from our clients reflect what a great team we have, who provide  fantastic standards of patient care,  as one client sums it up; “I am so grateful that there are brilliant people like this place for our pets!” Google Reviews.

The role is 2 and ½ days per week; Wednesday-Friday (half-day Thursday closing at 12pm) and 1:4 Saturdays. There is also the option to pick up additional shifts either on an ad-hoc or a permanent basis in other clinics if you would like to make it a full-time role. There is no night work or on call.  For part of Wednesday, you will team up with our second vet Priyam, and will be looked after by our amazing RVNs Kim and Samara and Megan our VNA. The Thursday morning and Friday is sole charge, but you are fully supported by our hospital at Wanstead and our neighbouring clinics.

Our ideal candidate would be confident in GP practice, enjoy a busy environment with a broad and varied caseload, is happy with routine surgeries and loves working as part of a team

The salary is in the region of £32,000-£35,000 and in addition, we offer up to £2000- and 5-day CPD allowance (benefits pro-rata for part-time roles). We see CPD as an investment in the individual, as well as for the practice, and is keen to support study for certificate qualifications.

We have a great benefits package including:

• Increasing holiday allowance (after working with us for 4 years you’ll have 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays).
• BUPA private health insurance.
• Simply Health which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more.
• Up to £3000 relocation assistance.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous shopping/leisure discounts (never pay full price in all the major shops and cinemas again!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Great colleague pet discount scheme.
• Membership Scheme Allowance up to £350 per annum.
• Colleague Introduction incentive of £2500.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. We are now the largest family-run veterinary group in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re proud of our many 5-star employee reviews on Indeed. Here are some of the lovely things people say about us:

• ‘I’ve been working at Goddard Vet Group full-time for more than a year. Pros: There is a great supportive nature throughout the company, allowing you to grow and achieve things professionally and personally. Cons: Wish I’d joined them sooner!’ Current Employee-Nov 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve worked for the company for 5 years and they are great at supporting career progression. The standards of practice are very high, and the caseload is great.’ Current Employee – March 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve enjoyed working for Goddards for 6 years and am sad to leave due to relocation. I liked working with the supportive team, lovely clients, interesting and varied case load. Management were accommodating with my flexible working request. Good back up to the branches from 24-hour hospital, so I never felt isolated knowing that friendly help and advice was only a phone -call or email away. Excellent CPD and benefits package.  Former Employee -Nov 2020. * Credit Indeed.

At the heart of it all, we really value our colleagues. We have a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views and we’ve run Town Hall meetings throughout Covid, taking polls and with live Q and A’s to make sure we’re making the right decisions for our people. All our senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all our new starters. We are forward-thinking; we have developed our own successful contact centre to help ease reception pressure in our busy clinics and allowing us more time to chat with our clients about their needs. This year we have a big programme of refurbishments, and we are continually reviewing our clinics’ equipment needs. As an A1 Home Office approved sponsor, we are sometimes able to help non -UK veterinary surgeons obtain a working visa.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a forward-thinking and independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Are you a newly qualified, or experienced RVN? Are you looking for a new challenge? Why not join our friendly team in Tooting, South London! The practice is in a vibrant area, close to many fantastic bars and restaurants within Tooting Market, and is only a 10-minutes walk from Tooting Broadway Tube.

ABOUT US – Our well-established clinical team is made up of young, talented vets and nurses who enjoy working and socialising together. It’s been a tough year in veterinary practice in general and the team has pulled together to ensure each team member and client has been well looked after. We’re proud to say that Lana, our Head Vet, and Toni, one of our other RVNs have been with the practice for 9 years and we’re excited to have recently welcomed Adam to the team, who is an additional vet 3 days a week. Our SVN Hannah has successful completed her VNA training last year through our very own Nursing College, where our newest member Jess will be starting her VNA course next year.

ABOUT YOU – We would love to find a nurse who thrives on providing support to vets, clients, and their team, who enjoys their time both in theatre, and providing great pet care advice to clients. If you believe that life is better with pets, and want to be part of a great team, then this is the practice for you!

The role is full-time (40 hrs.) with 1:3 Saturday mornings only and this may reduce to 1:4 Saturday mornings once Jess is all trained up! There is also the opportunity to work some daytime weekends shifts at our Stone Lion hospital to help develop your ECC nursing.

Our RVN salary range is £23,000-£32,000 depending on experience. In addition, we offer paid CPD- with 2 full or 3 -part days CPD allowance.

Our industry-leading benefits package includes:

• Paid BVNA, VDS and RCVS fees.
• Fully funded CPD and certificates supported.
• Simplyhealth which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous shopping/leisure discounts (never pay full price in all the major shops and cinemas again!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Up to £3000 relocations cost.
• Great colleague pet discount scheme.
• Colleague Introduction incentive of £2500.
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. We are now the largest family-run veterinary group in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re proud of our many 5-star employee reviews on Indeed. Here are some of the lovely things people say about us:

• ‘I’ve been working at Goddard Vet Group full-time for more than a year. Pros: There is a great supportive nature throughout the company, allowing you to grow and achieve things professionally and personally. Cons: Wish I’d joined them sooner!’ Current Employee-Nov 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve worked for the company for 5 years and they are great at supporting career progression. The standards of practice are very high, and the caseload is great.’ Current Employee – March 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve enjoyed working for Goddards for 6 years and am sad to leave due to relocation. I liked working with the supportive team, lovely clients, interesting and varied case load. Management were accommodating with my flexible working request. Good back up to the branches from 24-hour hospital, so I never felt isolated knowing that friendly help and advice was only a phone -call or email away. Excellent CPD and benefits package.  Former Employee -Nov 2020. * Credit Indeed.

At the heart of it all, we really value our colleagues. We have a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views and we’ve run Town Hall meetings throughout Covid, taking polls and with live Q and A’s to make sure we’re making the right decisions for our people. All our senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all our new starters. We are forward-thinking; we have developed our own successful contact centre to help ease reception pressure in our busy clinics and allowing us more time to chat with our clients about their needs. This year we have a big programme of refurbishments, and we are continually reviewing our clinics’ equipment needs. As an A1 Home Office approved sponsor, we are sometimes able to help non -UK veterinary surgeons and nurses obtain a working visa.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working for a forward-thinking independent business, and would like to know more, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or click the apply button!

Exciting times — be part of the change! We are expanding and are on the lookout for enthusiastic, dedicated 2020 Graduate looking to join the friendly team at our RCVS accredited Veterinary Hospital in Wanstead, East London. The hospital sees an interesting and varied caseload, no day is the same, so we’re looking for a confident vet who is happy to get stuck in and showcase their talent.

We’re here for all patients – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital provides an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service to our clients and local network of 20 branches and work to the highest clinical standards. As a result, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients and conditions with the support of dedicated professionals.

We’re proud of our state-of-the-art equipment — there is great diagnostic support with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

We’re all about the team – the successful candidates will be a strong team player looking to expand their experience in a busy hospital environment and will share our philosophy of practicing to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Certificate holders and Diplomates in a range of specialisms. There would be minimal OOH duties ensuring you benefit from a work-life balance.

We’ll look after you – Competitive salary. Our CPD allowance is £2000 with 5 days paid CPD per year. We see CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice and is keen to support study for certificate qualifications.

We have a great benefits package including:

• Increasing holiday allowance (after working with us for 4 years you’ll have 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays).
• BUPA private health insurance.
• Simplyhealth which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous shopping/leisure discounts (never pay full price in all the major shops and cinemas again!).
• Up to £3000 relocation costs paid.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Great colleague pet discount scheme.
• Membership Scheme Allowance up to £350 per annum.
• Colleague Introduction incentive of £2500.
• Accommodation is also available.

Wanstead offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Central London, Westfield, and Stratford are all easily accessible via the Central Line. Equally the countryside is easily accessible with Epping Forest on our doorstep.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. We are now the largest family-run veterinary group in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re proud of our many 5-star employee reviews on Indeed. Here are some of the lovely things people say about us:

• ‘I’ve been working at Goddard Vet Group full-time for more than a year. Pros: There is a great supportive nature throughout the company, allowing you to grow and achieve things professionally and personally. Cons: Wish I’d joined them sooner!’ Current Employee-Nov 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve worked for the company for 5 years and they are great at supporting career progression. The standards of practice are very high, and the caseload is great.’ Current Employee – March 2020 * Credit Indeed.
• ‘I’ve enjoyed working for Goddards for 6 years and am sad to leave due to relocation. I liked working with the supportive team, lovely clients, interesting and varied case load. Management were accommodating with my flexible working request. Good back up to the branches from 24-hour hospital, so I never felt isolated knowing that friendly help and advice was only a phone -call or email away. Excellent CPD and benefits package.  Former Employee -Nov 2020. * Credit Indeed.

At the heart of it all, we really value our colleagues. We have a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views and we’ve run Town Hall meetings throughout Covid, taking polls and with live Q and A’s to make sure we’re making the right decisions for our people. All our senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all our new starters. We are forward-thinking; we have developed our own successful contact centre to help ease reception pressure in our busy clinics and allowing us more time to chat with our clients about their needs. This year we have a big programme of refurbishments, and we are continually reviewing our clinics’ equipment needs. As an A1 Home Office approved sponsor, we are sometimes able to help non -UK veterinary surgeons obtain a working visa.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a forward-thinking and independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Are you an experienced senior Recruitment Manager looking for a new challenge? This is an existing role in our vibrant and growing Personnel and Development department team and we are looking for an astute and personable individual to join us on our journey.

The Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice with clinics throughout Greater London. Arthur Goddard started the business in 1952 and his son, Philip, took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We believe that life is better with pets and want to see a world enriched by the people-pet bond, so we deliver high-quality care for people and their pets. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us for 10 years or more. Please take a few minutes to look at our numerous 4 and 5-star reviews on Indeed.

Our ideal candidate is a graduate with relevant recruitment qualifications i.e.

• Level 2 Certificate in recruitment resourcing
• Level 3 Certificate in recruitment practice
• Level 4 Diploma in recruitment management

In addition, ideally, they would be CIPD qualified and would need to have the following key competencies:

• Proven experience as a senior Recruitment Manager
• A comprehensive understanding of the recruitment function
• Proficient in the utilisation of an HRIS ATS
• Demonstrated experience in leading employee change programmes
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Competencies aligned with GVG Commitments

The role would involve amongst others the following key areas of responsibility:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for a Recruitment strategy across the business including permanent, temporary, and locum appointments.
• Deliver a Recruitment plan to support the business with talent acquisition, resource requirements, and succession planning.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Hiring Managers through resource planning, role profiles/job description maintenance, ongoing talent pooling as well as progressive succession planning.
• Work alongside the business to understand the business resource requirements and support people change programmes.
• Develop an execution plan for optimising recruitment and internal talent management by proactively managing the internal selection policy and processes.
• Use the Job Evaluation framework for benchmarking new roles and providing benchmark salary bands.
• Develop and maintain a resourcing plan for the company including where new talent will be required and what career development programmes can be utilised.
• Maximise the use of direct channels i.e., online resources, LinkedIn, GVG Website, job-board databases, to minimise the use of recruitment agencies.
• Performance Management / Employer Relations / Liaison with External Employment Law Advice Provider

Financial Management/Reports

• Support the Directors and Regional Managers with the respective Recruitment budgets.
• Provide reporting to the Directors/leadership team on spend against projections
• Provide reports on recruitment activities including status of turn-around time (TAT) from vacancy approval to hire/start date Reward and Reporting

You will be working with a small dedicated team and would report directly to our Director of Personnel and Development and would be supported by our HR admin support. The role will require regular travel to our practices around Greater London and some time spent at our Head Office in Woodford Green. Some remote work may be considered.

The salary is in the region of £60k, depending on experience. You will be working with a great company, which really cares about its employees, and offers an excellent benefits package including;

• Increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks)
• BUPA private health insurance
• Simplyhealth Care: cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. Simplyhealth also provides a 24/7 employee assistance programme
• £2000 CPD allowance
• Staff introduction incentive
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please apply online or email Jeremy Stewart, Director of Personnel and Development, with a covering letter and CV to jstewart@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

Based at the Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital in Wimbledon Village you will be responsible for ensuring that ward cleanliness is maintained to a high standard. Duties will include cleaning, general tidying, and re-stocking. This position is approximately 34 hours per week and involves shift and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the cleanliness of hospital areas
• Cleaning kennels and changing bedding
• Keeping up with the laundry
• Assisting the vets and nurses with holding and examining patients, and setting up for catheter placement and blood sampling
• Running blood and urine tests
• Basic animal care including grooming and feeding
• Sterilizing instruments and packing kits
• When necessary, talking to clients and answering the emergency phone at night and at weekends

Veterinary experience is preferred but not essential as long as you can demonstrate a passion for animals and the ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients and their pets. Although training will be provided, the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently and show an enthusiasm for animal care. This role could potentially lead to a training position in the future, so candidates should have an interest in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more please apply now with a covering letter and CV (detailing your customer care experience). Should you not hear back from us please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.