Welcome to South Woodford! Nestled in one of East London’s leafiest suburbs, our long-established first opinion practice is looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join the team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking for a varied caseload, a supportive team and the chance to build lasting relationships with both clients and patients.About your new role:

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​We’re looking for someone who enjoys the independence that sole charge brings but also values collaboration on an average of 30 hours per week, as you’ll work alongside our highly experienced Senior Vet on your crossover day and be supported by an exceptional nursing team who know the practice inside out.You’ll become part of a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together, where clinical discussions are encouraged and everyone pulls together to deliver the highest standard of patient care.

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​Your rota includes a 1 in 4 branch Saturday and a 1 in 8 Sunday rotation at our Wanstead Hospital, along with up to two bank holidays each year. Once you’ve settled into the role, you’ll also join the last resort on-call at Wanstead. To help you feel confident before your first hospital shift, we’ll include a dedicated hospital induction day as part of your onboarding.

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Clinical support is never far away. Alongside the guidance of our experienced Regional Manager and Regional Head Vet, you’ll have the backing of our 24-hour Wanstead Hospital for complex referrals and out-of-hours care, ensuring you can focus on providing the very best care for your patients.

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South Woodford offers the best of both worlds. The practice is just an eight-minute walk from the Central Line, making commuting into central London easy, while Epping Forest is only a short drive away when you’re ready to swap the city for a countryside walk. The bustling high street, packed with cafés, restaurants and independent shops, means there’s plenty to enjoy outside of work too.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.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 BupaIf 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!

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 on a part-time basis!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.About your new role!Tottenham is one of our original sites, and although it may need some TLC is some areas, their incredible support team more than makes up for the aesthetic of the building! The support team including an amazing senior nurse all  trained at Tottenham so they know the practice inside out, and you will be joining a truly special team.This is an Associate position that has a manageable caseload for a confident GP first opinion vet to step into. Your Friday will allow you to comfortably balance your morning consultations, perform routine surgeries during the day, catch up on admin and then round up with evening consults, with your additional day providing an overlap with the other vet in practice and a chance to discuss cases.This role involves an average of 20 hours per week with Friday being a fixed day (with a possible early finish or late start on an additional day TBC) 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!As a 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 clinically.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.Caseload at Tottenham is high, with a bonded client base so we need an experienced vet to aid in consistency of client care in this popular North London branch.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 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.Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary band for this sole charge role is £45,000 to £72,000 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent based on 40 hours) depending on prior experience and allowing room for professional 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 *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 BupaIf 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.

We’re looking for an integral piece of our veterinary team puzzle!

We’re recruiting experienced Veterinary Nursing Assistants to join our float teams across a number of regions within Goddard Veterinary Group.

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Whether you’re based in South London, Central London, Central West or North London, we may have an opportunity for you!

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Our float colleagues play a really important role in supporting our practices, providing additional hands and expertise wherever they’re needed most. From covering annual leave and sickness to supporting planned days off, you’ll help keep our teams running smoothly and ensure our patients continue to receive excellent care.

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This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, including a regular Saturday rota.

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Where could you be based?

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South London

Supporting practices across areas including Brixton, Croydon, Epsom, Kingston, Putney and Tooting, feeding into Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.

North London

Supporting practices across Barking, Ilford, Loughton, South Woodford, Chingford, Enfield and surrounding areas, feeding into Wanstead Veterinary Hospital.

Central London

Supporting practices across Hackney, Mile End, Plaistow, West Ham and surrounding areas, feeding into Wanstead Veterinary Hospital.

Central West

Supporting practices across Acton, Greenford, Harrow, Uxbridge, Wembley and surrounding areas, feeding into Mandeville Veterinary Hospital.

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Please make sure you specify which region you’d like to be considered for when completing your application.

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About your new role!

Our Float Veterinary Nursing Assistant position is ideal for someone with previous experience in the veterinary industry who has completed their Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) qualification, but may not currently be in a position to commit to further Diploma training.

As a float colleague, you’ll provide support across multiple practices within your chosen region, working wherever the needs of the rota require. This could mean covering annual leave, sickness, planned days off or providing additional support during busier periods.

No two days will necessarily look the same, so flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to travel between practices are essential.

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What are we looking for?

Previous veterinary experience and a completed Level 2 VCA qualification are essential for this non-training position.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for animal welfare and patient care. Is confident supporting a busy veterinary team. Has excellent client care and communication skills. Is organised, reliable and happy to get stuck in. Can adapt quickly to different teams, practices and working environments. Has the flexibility to travel between practices within their allocated region.

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Veterinary work can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll need to be resilient, adaptable and ready to support your colleagues through the highs and lows.

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If you decide you’d like to pursue further veterinary nurse training in the future, progression would be dependent on available Diploma vacancies within your region and meeting the relevant entry criteria.

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What we offer

The salary for this non-training, full-time Float VNA position is £27,268.80 per annum.

You’ll also receive:

6.6 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays. Paid 30-minute lunch breaks. Generous colleague discounts. The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives.

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Ready to find your place?

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Nursing Assistant who enjoys variety, meeting new people and supporting different teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Hit Apply Now and make sure you tell us which region you’d like to join:

South London, Central London, Central West or North London.

Your next opportunity could be just around the corner!

Welcome to Kingston! This historic market town which used to crown Saxon kings, is now looking to crown an RVN, to help lead the team and grow the practice even further, re-establishing its potential!About your new role!Our Kingston practice situated in a beautiful period building is looking for an RVN to join and take the reins of this established GP site, complete with dental and digital x-ray. The practice itself has a huge consult room with large windows looking out to the garden (complete with a family of foxes), it also has a large separate colleague area, again with natural light flooding through, and a spacious separate office for any admin duties you need to complete away from the clinical areas.You will be working alongside a full-time sole charge vet, and incredibly enthusiastic veterinary nursing assistant, who you will help support throughout their training.Kingston has a very bonded and respected client base, many of them have been returning since the 90’s!Kingston is also supported by Stone Lion 24-hour hospital in Wimbledon, for more complex cases, or OOH care your patients may need.This 4-day week role (Wednesdays off) involves a 1:4 branch Saturday rotation, and 1:10 Saturdays at Stone Lion Hospital. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion, and there are NO on-call requirements.As a sole charge 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 just a 6-minute walk from Norbiton train station, and within a 50-minute journey you are in central London.You are also a 10-minute walk from the famous picturesque Richmond Park, and the River Thames. Kingston upon Thames really is a gem for anyone thinking about relocating.There is a room in the shared flat above the practice if accommodation whether it be short or long term is required.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:The salary for this sole charge RVN position inclusive of weekend rotation is £35,000 to £39,000 FTE 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- 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 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!

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 a senior vet who thrives in a busy GP branch environment and wants to make their mark!

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​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 a part-time vet, senior RVN, RVN, and enthusiastic trainee nurses.

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​This is a 4-day week role and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota ‘d to 1 to 2 bank holidays per annum in Wanstead and be part of their last resort on-call rotation.

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​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.

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​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.

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​As a senior branch vet some of your duties will include:– Oversee prescription request administration to ensure that client requests are processed in a timely and accurate manner, that dispensed items are paid for, and that uncollected prescriptions are returned to stock in line with company policy.- Oversee the consulting and surgical/diagnostic diary in compliance with company policies.- Provide site-level induction to new starter colleagues and locums.- Ensure that regular branch meetings are scheduled, minutes taken and actions completed.- 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. – 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 – Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are accurate comprehensive and useful to colleagues.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.

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Leadership training is provided to support you in your new senior role.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

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​Our senior vet salary band is £60,000 to £90,000 FTE depending on prior experience and allowing room for professional growth within the role.

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*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*

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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 BupaIf 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! #IND1