VA525 – Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hello Hackney! This buzzing practice in the heart of East London has a real gem of a role for an RVN wanting to advance their skills in a busy “mini hub”.About your new role!One of our fabulous RVN’s is off on their travels, and this has created a position for an experienced RVN who is no stranger to a busy environment, loves the pace of a hospital, but the environment of a branch.Our Hackney practice is one of our busiest in the group, and we now work closely with our consult only clinic in Highbury to support them with their advanced surgical cases. This busy and diverse “mini hub” is continuously looking at further investment to help support its expansive and varied caseload, and now has a new ultrasound machine.The practice boasts two consulting rooms, a large prep and theatre area, separate cat and dog wards and a well utilised lab area.If looking for part-time, this role could be ideal for an RVN who is looking to move away from full-time locum work giving you the opportunity to take advantage of permanent benefits and stability. It may also provide free time to indulge in hobbies or volunteering or supporting other practice’s with additional shifts at your preference.If you wished to explore this role as a full-time position, the 40-hours per week is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation. In addition to 1 bank holiday per year at Wanstead Hospital.

You will be working alongside a large support team of vets, a senior RVN, students and trainee nurses. The team thrive on their unique dynamic for laughter and pulling together on those challenging days!Hackney is supported by Wanstead 24-hour Veterinary Hospital, where your patients will receive impeccable OOH and specialist care when needed.You will also be fully supported by a dedicated regional manager.Location wise, you are just a 6-minute hop and skip away from London Fields Overground station, which takes you all over North and East London, with connections enabling you to reach further out.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this role inclusive of weekend hours is £32,000 to £35,000 FTE (full-time equivalent) 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 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@goddardvetgrouo.co.uk for any other queries, or to arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

VA522 – Night Veterinary Surgeon

One of our fabulous night vets will be starting their parenting journey in the new year, and we are looking for a competent ECC vet to take the reins on nights for a fixed 12-month period, in our Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon.About your new role!Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital offers a well-rounded 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, cardiologist, and physiotherapist, giving you peace of mind knowing you can refer any admitted night patients that may require more specialist treatment to your in-house day team.Our new night colleague will be no stranger to sole charge night shifts, having ideally worked in the ECC environment before and is confident in managing ward cases and emergency surgeries that may arise during the night. Along with your RVN, you will provide exemplary care to your patients when admitted for their hospital sleepovers.You will work alongside an experienced on-site registered veterinary nurse for your waking night shifts and will have support from the clinical management team if you needed to contact during the day for any queries.Stone Lion 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!

​If you live locally, parking is available at a nearby RingGo spot, and due to the shift times, you will only need to pay for 1 hour.

Alternatively, accommodation is available at a nearby shared house for your on nights.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:An appealing night rotation of 4 nights on 17 nights off averaging 17.3 hours per week, with shift times starting at 7.30pm. If you wished to work additional shifts through-out the year this is always possible!Our night vet salary for the above rotation is £30,275 to £41,087.50 (£70,000 to £95,000 FTE based on 40 hours per week) depending on prior experience.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)- Paid 30 minute lunch breaks- Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata)- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

This role could be perfect for a vet not looking to put down roots, but wants a stable position for a year and can then explore other opportunities thereafter!

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!

VA520 – Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for a multi-faceted colleague to join our maintenance team, supporting our veterinary practice’s in the West London region including Harrow, Wembley, Northolt, Edgware, Chalfont St Peter and more, on a full-time Monday to Friday basis.About your new role!Our maintenance team play an integral part in the running of our practices and are responsible for all aspects of keeping our premises upheld to the highest standards and safety.- General maintenance, repair, and upkeep of our veterinary practices, internally and externally.- Detecting and reporting any defects or damage.- Completing all tasks as delegated in a timely manner.- Complying with the industry standards and safety regulations of working.- To always observe the company’s health and safety policy on site and report any concerns.- To liaise with external Contractors.- Hours of work are 7.30am to 3.30pm 5 days a week Monday to Friday, and occasional overtime may be required to finish a job.Who we are looking for– Clean driving licence is essential (vehicle will be provided)- Multi-skilled maintenance person.  – Experience in general carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating.- Must hold at least one trade skill qualification.- Plumbing experience would be an advantage, but not essential.- Experience installing kitchens and bathrooms is preferred.- Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.- Should be a good team worker and have the ability to coordinate work with fellow workers.- Must possess excellent communication skills- Being an animal lover would help!Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for our full-time maintenance role is £32,240 to £33,425 dependant on prior experience.A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard colleague:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)- Company vehicle and fuel card- Paid lunch breaks- Company phoneIf 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

VA515 – Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to Wanstead! We are looking for a well-rounded experienced GP who thrives in a hospital environment and wants to be part of the largest ECC provider in London.

Having a keen interest in imaging or a certificate would be beneficial, but not essential.

About your new role!Wanstead are looking for a veterinary surgeon who is wanting to grab the opportunity to step into this full-time GP role at Wanstead Hospital in East London.The team are looking for a competent GP vet who is able to jump straight in with routine surgeries, including bitch spays and dentals, and be able to manage emergency cases. With a high imaging caseload this would be the perfect role for a GP vet with a passion for diagnostic imaging, to either utilise their existing skills, or develop on their area of interest.Wanstead Veterinary Hospital provides an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service to our clients and local network of 20 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 fully supported by a team of experienced hospital vets including a senior medic/ECC and GP vet, our incredible nursing team made up of experienced RVN’s, students, nursing assistants and front of house team, as well as on site clinical managers.Your rota will be on a 6 weekly rotational basis made up of an average of 40 hours per week, inclusive of your 1:3 Saturday and 1:6 Sunday weekend rotation. This will enable you to work within all departments of the hospital, ranging across consulting, surgery, ward and ECC. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year and be included in the last resort on-call rotation.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.

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 £73,000 depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth 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!

VA508 – Senior Veterinary Surgeon

In the heart of the East End of London is our popular first opinion Mile End practice, and they are looking for a vet to jump in and take the lead in this senior position.

About your new role!Mile End has a VERY busy caseload, and they are looking for a confident GP vet who thrives in a fast-paced inner London environment to help lead the team with its expanding pool of patients.

​We are very excited as we are approaching a new era in Mile End, and it is the perfect time for a vet to put their stamp on a practice and be involved in positive change. We are recruiting for a new full-time associate vet and have an additional part-time vet and full-time Senior RVN starting in October and November. This busy and “mini hub” has recently invested in ultrasound facilities, to help support its expansive and varied caseload.

The rota for this role involves a 4-day week with alternating Mondays and Tuesdays off shared with your full-time second vet. The average 40.4 hours per week is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Wanstead and be involved in an on-call rotation. The 40.4 hours also includes approximately 6 short add-on twilight shifts per year.You will be fully supported by a highly experienced regional manager, whose support is invaluable to her branches, as well as regional head vet for clinical management support if this is your first senior role.You will also have the support of our flagship 24-hour hospital in Wanstead, who provide OOH care and support for more complex cases and procedures.Mile End is situated in an ideal part of London, it has a bustling restaurant and bar scene, is close to famous Victoria Park and is within a single 35-minute train journey straight through to rural Essex and Epping Forest, where you will be spoilt for choice for country pubs. Your nearest tube station is just a 5-minute walk away.

This is a meaty role, and we are looking for a senior vet who is ready to get chewing…so to speak!

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:Our senior vet salary band is £64,000 to £85,000 (FTE) depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role.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 BupaIf 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