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VA601 – Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 part-time basis.

About your new role!

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. While the practice itself may need some TLC in certain areas as it’s one of our originals, your incredible team more then make up for it…there is a lot to be said about having a strong and supportive team dynamic!

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:

”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”.

This position is part-time over 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) averaging 26.13 hours per week and includes a 1:3 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.

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 as a clinical supervisor

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Our RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum (Full Time Equivalent 40 hours) depending on prior 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 * Pro-rata- 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 Ashley. Alternatively, please feel free to email Ashley directly at [email protected] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

VA600 – Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to Shenfield! This impressive first opinion practice in the heart of popular Brentwood in Essex is looking for an additional vet to join their already experienced clinical team, on a part-time basis. This 3 day week role also provides some variety, with one day per week working in our incredibly popular Gidea Park practice.

About your new role!

Shenfield and Gidea Park are very popular sites, and therefore they have a great caseload for surgical and medical cases. Due to the nature of the caseload we are looking for a vet who is confident in all routine GP surgery.

As well as everything you would expect in a busy first opinion practice, Shenfield also has ultrasound and K-Laser facilities.

You will be surrounded by a highly experienced team with multiple RVN’s and support colleagues, and a part-time senior vet at Shenfield. You will also be supported by a dedicated regional manager whose support is invaluable to her branches in the region, and a regional head vet for any clinical queries you may have, as John has a wealth of knowledge to pass on!

To join our existing teams, we are looking for an additional vet in Shenfield on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Wednesdays in Gidea Park, giving you every Monday and Thursday off. The role includes a 1:4 Saturday rotation at Gidea Park, and a 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation plus 1-2 bank holidays per year and being included in the last resort on-call rotation.

If you were looking for full-time hours, we would be happy to explore options.

As part of your initial induction period, you will be given the opportunity to spend a day in the hospital to meet the team and get au-fait with your surroundings.

As a branch veterinary surgeon, 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 GP 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

Shenfield’s location is ideal! You are a 5-minute drive from bustling Brentwood High-street, you have the countryside on your doorstep and are only an 8-minute walk from Shenfield station on the Elizabeth Line, taking you straight into central London, meaning you really do have the best of both with this location.

Gidea Park is also within a 3-minute walk to the nearest tube station on the Elizabeth Line, giving you easy comfortable access to London.

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

The salary band for this position depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role is £45,000 to £72,000 (full-time equivalent based on 40-hours per week).

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:– 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)- Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)- Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata if part-time)- Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

VA599 – Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

South of the river sandwiched between Battersea and Clapham is our Westside practice, who are looking for a senior RVN to step in and help lead this established team on a full-time basis, in a beautiful area of London.

About your new role!

You will not be short of support at Westside; with 3 vets, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses and reception colleagues, the team is able to provide exemplary service to their patients and clients daily.

This senior position is full-time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Saturday rotation at the Stone Lion Hospital, plus 1 bank holiday per year at Stone Lion. There are NO on-call requirements.

You will have the full support from a dedicated regional manager, and OOH care is provided by our Stone Lion 24-hour hospital just a 20-minute drive away.The Westside practice itself has ample facilities to enable the team to perform plenty of GP diagnostic and surgical procedures onsite, including an imaging suite, and blood diagnosis suite.

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 supervisorLeadership training is provided for new senior colleagues to assist your transition into a senior position.In terms of location the practice is situated in one of London’s most desirable areas, you have Clapham Common with its lush green space which is a mere 5-minute walk away, and Battersea Power Station which has a plethora of shopping and restaurant options is a 15-minute drive or 30-minute train journey away. The practice is a 15-minute walk from Clapham Junction station, or a 20-minute walk from Clapham South which is on the northern line.This role would be ideal for an RVN who wants to settle into a senior position, working alongside a fantastic team in a beautiful clinic, and in a location where you can genuinely enjoy your valued downtime.

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

The salary band for this full-time position is £35,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience while 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- 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

VA598 – Registered Veterinary Nurse

In the heart of East London, home of Billingsgate fish market, E Pellicci’s cafe and the Columbia Road Flower Market sits our very popular Plaistow practice, and they are looking for an additional RVN to join their team on a full-time basis.

About your new role!

Our new team member will be no stranger to fast paced GP branch life, building rapport with clients their beloved animals. You will be working alongside an energetic team including 1.2 vets, senior RVN, and enthusiastic trainee nurses.

This role is full-time Monday to Friday and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation with TOIL. You will be rota ‘d to 1 to 2 bank holidays per annum in Wanstead.

There are no on-call requirements for this position.

Our Plaistow practice has supported the local community for years, providing invaluable diagnostic and surgical care, and being ISFM accredited they have a passion for feline welfare. As well as plenty of opportunity for an RVN who enjoys conducting nurse consults, with a large surgical caseload there will also be ample GA exposure.

Facilities on site include digital x-ray, dental x-ray and ultrasound. For anything more advanced the practice is supported by Wanstead 24-hour hour hospital, for internal referrals or OOH care and hospitalisation.

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 as a clinical supervisor.

The practice is surrounded by plenty of transport links, including Upton Park on the circle line (the yellow line) and is a 10-minute walk away, which goes through London Liverpool Street where you can pick up most other tube/train lines.

This role would be ideal for an RVN who thrives in a busy inner-city environment, building rapport with clients from all walks of life, and wants to settle into a role working alongside an established team, soaking up their experience!

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

The salary for this RVN position is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

VA594 – Veterinary Surgeon

Welcome to cracking Kennington! This fast paced first opinion practice is looking for a second vet to help assist our senior vet with their growing caseload.

About your new role!

In the heart of one of London’s best kept secret neighbourhoods in South London is our Kennington practice that has gone from strength to strength over the years, and they are looking for a second veterinary surgeon to help support their busy GP caseload.

This role can offer flexibility between 30-40 hours per week, if full-time this would involve alternating Mondays and Fridays off, and is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to 1 to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion Hospital.

There are NO on-call requirements for this role.

Kennington is a fast-paced clinic, that would suit a vet who is no stranger to a busy environment and can work independently and are able to competently manage any emergency cases as well as a large GP caseload.

Kennington is equipped with everything you would need, including ultrasound facilities, ideal for a vet with a keen interest in diagnostic imaging.

Kennington are looking for a vet who can multitask and communicate efficiently, as the practice spans over 2 floors…you will get your daily steps in here!

You will be fully supported by a senior vet, senior RVN, incredible trainee nurses, regional manager and regional head vet.

As a branch veterinary surgeon, 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 GP 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

Your clients and patients are supported by Stone Lion 24-hour Hospital who provide integral OOH support when Kennington is closed, or if they need to be referred for more advanced treatment.

As part of your induction, you will spend a day with the hospital team, to ensure you are ready for your first Sunday shift and know how the internal referrals are dealt with.

For any cricket fans out there (the sport not the insect) the practice is a 10-minute walk from The Oval, and a mere 8-minute walk from Kennington Underground station which is on the Northern line, taking you all over London!

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what you will receive as a Goddard Vet:

Our associate vet salary band is £45,000 to £67,000 per annum (FTE based on 40 hours per week) depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

*If successful, you will receive a sign-up bonus of £5,000.This one-off bonus also applies for internal transfers, and will be discussed in more detail within the application process*

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