Our beautiful Chalfont St Peter practice in Buckinghamshire has a genuinely sought after opportunity for a senior RVN to join their team, on a part-time basis.

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​About your new role!

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​Chalfont St Peter has a long-standing bonded relationship within the community who are additionally largely insured, resulting in a lot of in-house diagnostic work ups being conducted, including ultrasound.

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​The GP first opinion practice has 3 consult rooms, separate dog and cat wards and is in a peaceful, picturesque village location. For those invaluable breaks when the sun makes an appearance you have a huge garden and decked out area to have some “me” time.

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​This role can offer flexible options between 20-30 hours per week, and includes a 1:3 branch Saturday, and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank holiday per year in the nearby Mandeville Hospital.

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​There are NO on-call requirements.

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​You will be fully supported by 2.5 vets, incredible nursing and reception support colleagues, and an invaluable regional manager who have all worked in/with the practice for years.

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

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​Location wise, if you are looking to be within close proximity of London but for day to life not in the middle of the hustle and bustle, Chalfont is perfect! It’s a quiet village with rural charm, yet easily accessible to city life, giving you the best of both worlds.

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​Being just a 5-minute drive from Gerrards Cross train station, within 50 minutes you are in London Liverpool Street, where you can pick up numerous other lines to get you across the city.

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​Accommodation is available to rent above the practice if required.

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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 £36,000 to £39,000 (FTE based on a 40-hour week and would be pro rata ‘d down to your part-time hours) depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

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​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays *pro rata- CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave *pro rata- 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!

In the heart of North London next to the River Lea is our incredibly popular first opinion Tottenham practice, and they are looking for a veterinary surgeon to take the helm!

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​We are looking for a like-minded colleague who will be committed to their team, clients and their beloved animals, and really make this role their own.

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​About your new role!

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​Tottenham’s charm is aided by its incredible support team, including an amazing senior nurse who trained at Tottenham so knows the practice inside out, and established student and trainee nurses who are incredibly passionate in their training positions.

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​This a sole charge position that has a perfectly manageable caseload for a confident GP first opinion vet to step into. You will be able to comfortably balance your morning consultations, perform routine surgeries during the day, catch up on admin and then round up with evening consults.

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​This role involves a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday (with an early finish on the Thursday) plus a 1:4 branch Saturday morning and 1:8 Hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Wanstead Hospital and be included in the last resort on-call rotation…which is very rarely used as it is for emergencies only!

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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.You will be fully supported by our highly experienced regional manager and regional head vet, whose support is invaluable to the region both operationally and clincially.

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​You will also be supported by our Wanstead 24-hour hospital to refer more complex cases, and their own rotating night team provides your patients with invaluable OOH care.

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​Caseload at Tottenham is high, with a bonded client base so we need either an experienced vet to take the reins of this popular North London branch, or a vet chomping at the bit for a new challenge!

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​Leadership training will be provided if this is your first sole charge position.

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​The practice itself is perfectly situated if you want to travel into the hustle and bustle of central London, being just a 5-minute walk from Bruce Grove station that takes you straight into London Liverpool Street, or a 20-minute walk from Tottenham Hale station.

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​If however you may want to get away from the city, Tottenham is within easy reach of Epping Forest, and popular Essex village’s and towns with an array of pubs and restaurants.

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

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​The salary band for this sole charge role is £60,000 to £90,000 FTE depending on prior experience and allowing room for professional growth within the role.

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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 Bupa

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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

Nestled in the home of tennis is our 24-hour GP hospital in Wimbledon, and they are looking for an “Ace” RVN to join and complete their large hospital team on a part-time basis.About your new role!Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital offers a wide caseload of routine procedures, emergency and critical care, as it not only has its own first opinion client base, but also supports the surrounding Goddard practices for internal referral cases that require hospital expertise.The hospital also provides specialist work with an orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon, dermatologist, and physiotherapist.This part-time RVN position is an average of 26 hours per week, and includes either a 1:4 Saturday or Sunday rotation, and 1-2 bank holidays per year. There are NO on-call requirements for this position. If you were looking for full-time hours, we would be happy to explore additional shifts in nearby branches.We are ideally looking for an RVN who thrives in a hospital environment, immersing themselves in all areas whether it be ward, surgery or consulting.As a hospital RVN some of your duties will include:– Carry out acting weekend Charge Nurse duties, as directed.- Advise clients of post-operative discharge instructions, verbally and with print-outs and appropriate literature as directed. Ensure that correct medications are provided.- Record details in clinical histories of any conversations with clients regarding fees, treatment options or anything related to patient care.- Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use.- Carry out duties in accordance with shift guidance notes.- Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients.- Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre, with inpatient examinations and procedures and during consultations, as and when required.- Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment – Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, using standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all areas.Stone Lion is equipped with everything you would expect from a 24-hour hospital and are now offering laparoscopic spays. They are an RCVS Accredited Hospital and for the cat lovers out there, hold an ISFM Silver Award for Cat Friendly Clinics.

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​You will be joining a full team of experienced vets, RVNs, trainee nurses and on-site clinical management with a wealth of knowledge for any support you may need.

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​Self-progression is important, and if you wished to complete any courses or certificates relevant to your role, the team would be happy to explore supporting you and your studies.

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​The hospital is located in the heart of picturesque Wimbledon Village, just a 10-minute walk from Wimbledon Junction station which is on the district line and enables you to get to all the hot spots of London!Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

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​The salary band for this average 26 hourly week position including weekend hours is £20,800 to £23,400 per annum (£32,000 to £36,000 FTE) depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth and development within the role.

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​A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays *pro rata- CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave *pro rata – 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!

In the heart of North London next to the River Lea is our incredibly popular first opinion Tottenham practice, and they are looking for an additional RVN to join the first opinion GP team on a full-time basis.

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​About your new role!

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​Tottenham’s popularity is increasing by the day, creating the need for an additional RVN to help support their existing team including senior RVN, trainee nurse colleagues and senior vet.

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​You will not be bored at Tottenham with its busy caseload and large client base, and the practice has a great reputation within the group of having an amazing team dynamic and rallying together on those more challenging days, but don’t take my word for it:

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​”They have been an absolute delight to work with. You have got a good team there! I will be sad to say goodbye on my last day”.

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​This position is full-time Monday to Friday and includes a 1:4 Saturday morning and 1:10 Sunday rotation at Wanstead Hospital, plus 1 bank holiday per year. There are NO on-call requirements for this position.

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

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– Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care. – Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required. – Maintain comprehensive patient hospitalisation records. – Ensure a high standard of comfort and welfare for all pets in our care. – Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients. – Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment – Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use. – Maintain adequate stocks of drugs, diets and consumables and place orders with our suppliers to required levels as necessary. – Assist with the induction of new staff and their subsequent training. – Provide reception duties, as required, ensuring a 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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​This role could be ideal for a newly qualified RVN due to the support provided by your senior RVN and support team. You will also be fully supported by an incredibly experienced regional manager, whose support is invaluable to her branches in the region.

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​If any of your patients require more complex surgeries or OOH care they will be referred to our flagship 24-hour hospital in Wanstead.

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​Caseload at Tottenham is high with a very loyal client base, the team have worked hard to create strong bonds and are rightfully proud of this.

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​The practice itself is perfectly situated if you want to travel into the hustle and bustle of central London, being just a 5-minute walk from Bruce Grove station that takes you straight into London Liverpool Street, or a 20-minute walk from Tottenham Hale station.

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​If however you may want to get away from the city, Tottenham is within easy reach of Epping Forest, and popular Essex villages and towns with an array of pubs and restaurants.

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

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​Our full-time RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

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​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 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!