Are you experienced in recruitment looking for a new challenge? Do you consider yourself dynamic with a proven track record? Do you already recruit on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor? Can you recruit a unicorn? This is an existing role to support our vibrant and continually growing business and we are looking for an astute and personable individual to join us on our journey. 

​​The Goddard Veterinary Group is a people focused practice with clinics throughout Greater London. Arthur Goddard started the business in 1952 and we now 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 10 years or more. Please take a few minutes to look at our numerous 4 and 5-star reviews on Indeed.

​You will be working with a small, dedicated team and would report directly to our Director of Personnel and Development. This recruitment role will require regular travel to our practices around Greater London and will be based at our Head Office situated on the London/Essex border. Some remote working may be considered.

​​​Ideally, you would be CIPD qualified and would need to have the following key competencies:

​– Proven experience in Recruitment
​– Fully confident with the end to end recruitment process
​– Experience on an applicant tracking system and managing a talent pool
– Strong organisational and time-management abilities
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
​– Strong attention to detail
​– Competencies aligned with our Commitments

​Knowledge of the Veterinary Sector would be helpful but not a pre-requisite.

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

​Main Tasks and Responsibilities

​– Responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and locum appointments
​– Line manage the Locum Coordinator Team
​– Build and strengthen relationships with Hiring Managers
​– Work within the dynamic P&D department and alongside our vibrant and energetic management team
​– Ensure colleagues are able to explore career progression opportunities
​– Use the Job Evaluation framework and salary banding to recruit successfully
​– Provide benchmark salary bands
​– Attend careers fairs and trade shows to promote GVG as an employer of choice
​– In conjunction with the P&D team 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., on-line resources, LinkedIn, Company Website, job-board databases
​– Enjoy the opportunity for recruiting for an established and highly regarded and fast growing organisation

​Financial Management/Reports

​– Support the Directors, Regional Managers and Hospital Managers with their 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

The salary for our Recruitment Manager role is in the region of £45 – £60k, depending on experience. You will be working with a great company, which really cares about our colleagues, and offers an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this rewarding role please apply now with a covering letter and CV. 

Set in a village location, our Ickenham branch has been caring for pets and their owners in the local community for many decades. Small and perfectly formed, the practice has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, a dedicated, longstanding team, and loyal clients. The A40/M40 and M25 are only 10 minutes away and there are great tube links into central London. Heathrow Airport is also within easy reach. 

We have an excellent support team and our experienced Nursing Assistants Dawn and Alison have been at the practice for over 20 years and clients love dropping in to see them and have a chat. We are very proud of our local reputation; please have a look at our lovely reviews on Google and Vet Help Direct to see why.

There is a happy working environment at Ickenham, as well as wonderful, bonded clients. We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer our and always work to the highest standards. We have all the usual toys in order to work your cases up to a high standard, including a shiny new dental x-ray.  This is a full-time position including 1in 3 Saturdays but we would also consider part-time or a job-share. The salary for this position is £50,000- £60,000 per annum depending on experience.  There is no overnight work or on call. We would love you to support our hospital colleagues at our RCVS accredited tier 3 hospital in Northolt on a 1:8 Sunday daytime only rota and 2 Bank Holidays per year. The Mandeville Hospital has great 24hr facilities including CT, an excellent ultrasound, scopes, laparoscopic equipment and an array of specialists and provides a great environment to develop your ECC skills.

We are looking for a clinician who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being a great GP. Are you a good communicator who fits well into a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well and do you enjoy getting the job done but also relish having a life outside of work?

In addition, we offer a generous CPD allowance and up to 5 CPD days per annum (benefits pro-rata for part-time roles). We see CPD as an investment in the individual, as well as for the practice, and are keen to support study for certificate qualifications.

If you can demonstrate commitment to working to the highest clinical standards, dedication to delivering excellent client care and a desire to help and support both clients and colleagues, then we’d love to hear from you.

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.
– 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. 

In 2022 we are celebrating our 70th anniversary and now have 44 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings communicating real time updates, taking polls with live Q&As to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative decisions for our people. All our senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all new starters.

We have a great reputation for looking after our employees and over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and would like to know more, please click the apply button now, if you would like more information or an informal chat to discuss the role further please email vacancies@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

We are seeking a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join our team and support our vets and nursing colleagues in our Wanstead Veterinary Hospital on night shifts . We are positioned in a vibrant area of London, with great access to public transport and local amenities. You will be working alongside an experienced and compassionate team who have a passion for building strong bonds with their loyal client base. 

​The role is full time at 35 hours a week working night shifts. If you thrive on providing support to vets, clients and your team, love giving exceptional client care and also helping to give great pet care and you believe that life is better with pets then our company culture will be ideal for you.

​The salary for this role is £18,200 per annum. Training and career progression is important to us. We see CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice, and in some roles, we can support study for veterinary nursing assistant qualifications.

​We have a great benefits package including: 
– Simply Health 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.
– Great colleague pet discount scheme. 
– Increasing holiday allowance with length of service.

​Goddard Veterinary Group was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard and now consists of 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our people; 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.

​In 2022 we are celebrating our 70th anniversary and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings, communicating real time updates, taking polls with live Q&A’s to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative 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 a forward-thinking practice and have developed our own successful contact centre to help ease reception pressure in our busy branches. We have a schedule of refurbishments planned and are continually reviewing equipment needs at our practices. 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 business, and would like to know more, please email vacancies@goddardvetgroup.co.uk to arrange an informal chat, or click the apply button!

We are seeking a confident RVN to lead a small (yet expanding), very organised team. Our Putney practice is in a vibrant area with a London ‘village’ atmosphere, just a short walk from the River Thames, Putney High Street, and Putney Station.  You will be working alongside an experienced and compassionate team who have a passion for building strong bonds with their loyal client base.

Training and career progression is important to us, so we are looking for someone happy to be a clinical coach to support junior team members in their development whilst being able to develop your own skillset at the same time. Full training will be provided if you have no prior coaching experience.

The role is full time at 35-40 hours a week with a Saturday rota of 1 in 4; no nights or on call, as this is provided by our Stone Lion Hospital, where you will also have an opportunity to spend a Sunday 5 times a year. If you thrive on providing support to vets, clients and your team, love your time both in theatre and also providing great pet care advice and you believe that life is better with pets then our company culture will be ideal for you.
Our salary range is £30,000 to £33,000 depending on experience. In addition, we offer paid CPD with 2 full or 3 part days CPD allowance. We see CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice, and in some roles, we can support study for nursing certificate qualifications.

We have a great benefits package including: 
– Simply Health 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.
– Great colleague pet discount scheme. 
– Paid BVNA membership, RCVS and VDS fees.
– Colleague Introduction incentive of £1500. 
– Five weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays 

Goddard Veterinary Group was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard and now consists of 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our people; 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.

​In 2022 we are celebrating our 70th anniversary and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings, communicating real time updates, taking polls with live Q&A’s to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative 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 a forward-thinking practice and have developed our own successful contact centre to help ease reception pressure in our busy branches. We have a schedule of refurbishments planned and are continually reviewing equipment needs at our practices. 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 business, and would like to know more, please email vacancies@goddardvetgroup.co.uk to arrange an informal chat, or click the apply button!

Acton is a long established and hugely successful branch in a popular residential area of London. It is situated in an old bank and the practice has lots of space and unique cat kennels built in the old vault! The clinic has all the usual toys including a shiny new dental x-ray. Acton is also part of the ISFM cat friendly scheme and is proud to be involved with lots of work for the Cats Protection Charity. 

The salary is in the region of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum for a full-time role and dependent on experience. The role involves 1 in 3 Saturdays in branch and 1 in 8 Sundays and 2 bank holidays per annum at our Mandeville Veterinary Hospital.

​In addition, we offer a generous CPD allowance and up to 5 CPD days per annum (benefits pro-rata for part-time roles). We see CPD as an investment in the individual, as well as for the practice, and are keen to support study for certificate qualifications. 

​If you can demonstrate commitment to working to the highest clinical standards, dedication to delivering excellent client care and a desire to help and support both clients and colleagues, then we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great benefits package including:

– Simply Health, 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.
– Great colleague pet discount scheme.
– Membership allowance for BVA, BSAVA or SPVS.
– Colleague Introduction incentive.
– Increasing holiday allowance with length of service.

In 2022, we are celebrating our 70th anniversary and now have 44 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings communicating real time updates and taking polls with live Q&As to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative decisions for our people. All our senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all new starters.

We have a great reputation for looking after our employees and over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and would like to know more, please click the apply button now, if you would like more information or an informal chat to discuss the role further please email vacancies@goddardvetgroup.co.uk