VA587 – Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse

Our team in Hayes have gone from strength to strength over recent years. With client numbers booming we now require an additional RVN on a part-time basis to help support with the growing GP workload.

About your new role!

​The Hayes practice has been a firm fixture in the local community for decades. It has continued to grow in popularity, and we now require an additional RVN to step in and lend this hard-working team a welcome hand!

This is a 2-day week role on Thursdays and Fridays (8-hour shifts) and includes a 1:3 Saturday rotation between Hayes and Uxbridge, and 1:10 Sundays working alongside the Mandeville Hospital team, plus 1 bank holiday per year.

​There are NO on-call requirements for this position.

​If you were looking for full-time opportunities, we would be happy to explore this in the region to combine with another role.

​This position would also suit a newly qualified RVN due to the support in the practice.

As a branch RVN some of your duties will include:– 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 and VCA’s as a clinical supervisor.

​The practice itself boasts 2 consult rooms, a large bright theatre and prep area, and digital and dental x-ray. The practice also comes with a designated colleague area for those invaluable breaks.

​You will be supported by an incredibly experienced team including our part-time senior vet, associate vet, senior RVN, trainee nurses and reception team. We are also recruiting for an additional part-time vet due to increased workload.

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

​If you are new to the area, Hayes is in the heart of a popular suburb of West London with ample green space, a friendly community and plenty of train stations to get you across the city such as Hayes & Harlington which is on the shiny new Elizabeth Line.

There is on site-parking available if you drive (a rare occurrence in and around London!)

​This is a great opportunity to join a growing team on a part-time basis, that has ample support and will give you the opportunity to delve into other passions you may have in your spare time. If those passions include travel, Heathrow airport is a mere 45 minutes away!

Now let’s nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​Our RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent based on 40 hours per week and would be pro rata’ d down to part-time hours) 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 (pro rata)- 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 incentivesIf 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!

VA586 – Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse

Our team in Wembley have gone from strength to strength over the past 2 years. With client numbers booming we now require an additional RVN on a part-time basis to help support with the growing workload. 

About your new role!

The Wembley clinic has been on this site for several decades and has a long-standing and loyal client base. It has continued to grow in popularity no more so than after our fantastic senior vet started, and they are now in need of an additional RVN.

This is a 2-day week role on Mondays and Tuesdays (8-hour shifts) and includes a 1:3 Saturday rotation between Wembley and Harrow, and 1:10 Sundays working alongside the Mandeville Hospital team, plus 1 bank holiday per year.

There are NO on-call requirements for this position. 

​If you were looking for full-time opportunities, we would be happy to explore this in the region.

​This position would also suit a newly qualified RVN due to the support in the practice.As a branch RVN some of your duties will include:– 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 and VCA’s as a clinical supervisor.The practice itself boasts 2 consult rooms, a theatre and large separate prep room, digital and dental x-ray and ultrasound facilities. The practice also comes with a large back garden ideal for when the sun makes an appearance and you can retreat outside for your lunch.

​You will be supported by an incredibly experienced team including our senior vet Triona, Jacky our part-time RVN who has an incredible 38 years of service, Robert our VCA who has worked at the clinic for many years, and an additional training VCA who will support you every step of the way. We are also recruiting for an additional part-time vet due to increased workload.

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

Location wise you have plenty of options, with Preston Road station on the Metropolitan line being a mere 4-minute walk from the practice, or North Wembley on the Bakerloo line and Wembley Park on the Jubilee line being a 20-minute walk from practice.

​If driving, there is ample off-street parking.

​If you wished to venture out of the area the stunning area of Kew is a 30-minute drive from Wembley, and you can be in famous Richmond Park walking amongst the deer within the hour.

​This is a great opportunity to join a growing team on a part-time basis, that has ample support, and will give you the opportunity to delve into other passions you may have in your spare time.

Now let’s nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

​Our RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent based on 40 hours per week and would be pro rata’ d down to part-time hours) 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 (pro rata)- 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 incentivesIf 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!

VA583 – Internal Medic Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to Wanstead! Our largest GP hospital in the group is looking for a veterinary surgeon to join our team of internal medics and provide invaluable investigative and diagnostic support.

About your new role!

The team at Wanstead are looking for a vet who has been chomping at the bit for a permanent role in internal medicine, having already completed a certificate, or in process of completing one. We have a plethora of endoscopy and ultrasound cases so prior experience in these areas is ideal.

As a hospital vet some of your duties will include:– Ensure a high and improving standard of evidence-based clinical care at the Hospital.- Participate in the clinical consulting and medical rota.- Ensure compliance with RCVS Codes of Conduct, Practice Standards and relevant medicines regulation within the Hospital.- Ability to work independently while recognising limitations and seeking support when required- 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.- Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.- Investigate cases fully and appropriately, using diagnostic aids such as radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound and blood testing.- Confident communicator with a client-centred approach.- Good clinical reasoning and time-management skills.- Foster a culture of excellent working relationships within the Hospital and be responsible for the achievement of high morale and a strong team spirit.Wanstead Veterinary Hospital provides an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service to our clients and local network of 20 plus branches and works to the highest clinical standards.There is state of the art diagnostic support, with 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.

​You will be working alongside a large supportive team consisting of approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.

​You are fully supported by an established management structure including senior internal medic vet, senior RVN’s, 2 deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.

Your rota will be on a 6 weekly rotational basis made up of an average of 40 hours per week (4 day week), inclusive of your 1:3 Saturday and 1:6 Sunday weekend rotation. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year and be included in the last resort on-call rotation approximately once every 2 weeks.

​Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of urban Essex but is close enough to rural life for that countryside relief. Transport links into London do not get better than a short walk to a Central Line tube station! It is a beautiful area of London with lots of green space including the local Bluebell Woods. It also has a plethora of independent restaurants, bakeries, pubs and coffee houses to keep you busy and refreshed in your time off!

Please be aware there is no on-site parking available and public transport is advised, but with stations and bus stops a stone’s throw away you have plenty of choice.

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

The salary band for this full-time role is £45,000 to £72,000 depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth and personal progression within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:

-6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays-Private Medical Insurance with BUPA-Up to £2,000 annual CPD allowance plus up to 5 paid CPD days-Relocation assistance (where applicable)

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

VA578 – Senior Veterinary Surgeon

In this riverside London village nestled in Southwest London, home to the starting point of the annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is also home to our popular first opinion GP Putney clinic. The team are looking for a part-time vet to help in growing this popular Putney practice further.

About your new role!

​Our Putney practice location has a true London ‘village’ atmosphere, just a short walk from the River Thames, Putney High Street, and Putney Station.

The rota for this sole charge 2-day week position is Thursdays and Fridays to help round up the week, ready for our other fantastic vet to take over from Monday to Wednesday.

​Your rota is inclusive of a 1:3 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation, plus 1 bank holiday per year. There are NO on-call requirements.

​Our Putney team currently includes 1 associate vet (who has absolutely hit the ground running since starting!) and fantastic clinical support team who have a passion for building strong bonds with their established client base and providing exemplary patient care.

​We are going through a new era in Putney and are also recruiting for a senior RVN so you will have a blank page of a practice to build up as a new team. If you have a RVN friend or colleague that is also looking for a new senior opportunity, this could be an ideal package deal…and you would be eligible for a refer a friend bonus!

As a branch vet vet some of your duties will include (shared with your senior RVN):

– 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.

 The clients at Putney are amazing, incredibly bonded to the team and are largely insured.

If you have a keen interest in diagnostic imaging, we have recently procured ultrasound facilities within the practice.

​You will be fully supported by a dedicated regional manager, and our 24-hour Stone Lion hospital that is just a 15-minute drive away, where you can refer more complex cases, and who also provide our OOH services.

​You will also have additional clinical support from our integral regional head vet Julie, who has a wealth of clinical and management knowledge to pass on.

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

​The salary band for this part-time role inclusive of weekend rotation is £26,100 to £52,200 (this is £45,000 to £90,000 FTE based on a 40 hour week) dependent on prior experience and allowing room for further growth and personal progression 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 (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

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!

VA573 – Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

One of our fabulous nurses will be starting their parenting adventure in the spring, creating an opportunity for an experienced hospital RVN with a keen interest in the theatre environment, to step into a 12-month maternity cover Senior Theatre Veterinary Nurse role.

*We could consider a RVN who has not been in a senior position before, but has a passion for the theatre environment and wants to develop their skills further, and is keen to step into a theater lead role.*

About your new role!

This full-time (40 hours per week) senior RVN position would be IDEAL for an experienced RVN who thrives in the surgical setting, and wants to take the reins of our 4 theatres in the hospital, ensuring they are running efficiently and to the highest standard.

This role can be either 4 or 5 days per week and includes a 1:6 weekend rotation with TOIL and 2 bank holidays per year. You will be included in the last resort on-call rotation, every 1:10 weeks.

As senior theatre RVN some of your duties will include:– GA sheet audits- Pre-GA check list audits- GA and theatre training- Keeping set up folders up to date- Ensuring surgical kits are maintained and training of equipment- Organising the theatre day- GA troubleshooting- Ordering medical air- Maintaining stock for surgery- Providing ventilator and Ethylene oxide training- Theatre SOP’s- Providing endoscope training- Scope maintenance- Providing in house CPD- Attending and contributing to leadership meetings- Assist in covering Charge Nurse when neededWanstead not only has its own first opinion client base but also sees the internal referral cases from the surrounding branches in East, North and Central London, giving you a plethora of diverse surgical cases.

​There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, with a CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery on site.

​You will be working alongside a large team consisting of approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.

Wanstead has an extensive onsite management structure including 2 deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager, so you will have ample support around you while settling into your new position.

Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of urban Essex but is close enough to rural life for that countryside relief. Transport links into London do not get better than a short walk to a Central Line tube station!

Please be aware there is no on-site parking available and public transport is advised.

This could be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN who knows their way around a theatre, and wants to gain leadership experience to then take-away and utilise for future senior positions.

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

Our senior RVN salary band is £35,000 to £39,000 depending on prior experience.

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

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!