Vacancies

Acton

Acton

The Role

We are seeking an experienced sole-charge vet who is looking for a part-time  job share position for our busy practice in Acton, West London.  This is a long established and hugely successful branch with further potential for growth in a popular residential area of London. The successful applicant will be working alongside a professional and committed support team.

Key Responsibilities

Fully RCVS accredited, our Acton surgery upholds the Goddard Group’s usual high standards of customer service and patient care, and as such will need the leadership of a confident and accomplished vet to run it.  The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a sole charge environment and will enjoy all aspects of first opinion work.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

A rewarding career opportunity exists to join the friendly team at our busy small animal RCVS accredited hospital in Northolt. We provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care and referral service to our clients and local network of 11 branches and work to the highest clinical standards. There is great diagnostic support with a new CT scanner and a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service.  Experienced surgeons perform soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries and the Mandeville Hospital has recently introduced a laparoscopy service.

The available position would be most suitable for someone with a strong bias toward medicine and/or emergency medicine. A Certificate holder or someone studying toward a Certificate would be ideal. The successful candidate will be capable of mature decision making whilst working in a busy hospital environment and will share our philosophy of practising to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care. You would have the opportunity to work alongside other Certificate holders and Diplomates in a range of specialisms.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a generous salary and CPD allowance, a profession leading benefits package.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further please call Mattea Lenhoff, Hospital Manager on 020  8845 5677

Chalfont St Peter

Chalfont St Peter

Are you looking for a picturesque village location in which to live and work? Chalfont St. Peter is located just to the west of London. Travel is easy with an excellent rail link from Gerrards Cross into central London (25 minutes) and road access to the M40 and M25 nearby.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced vet to join our four vet practice in Chalfont St Peter. The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 to 4 years’ experience since qualification. This well-established community focused practice presents an exciting opportunity working alongside a professional and committed support team. The practice benefits from a large reception area, three consulting rooms, separate dog and cat wards and recent investment in new equipment (including digital x-ray and an in-house blood analyser suite).

Key Responsibilities

Our Chalfont St. Peter surgery upholds the Goddard Group’s usual high standards of customer service and patient care. The successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and will have a demonstrable track record of an ability to foster strong relationships with their clients. 

There is no routine out of hours work as emergencies outside opening hours are attended to at the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt. The position offers a four day working week, working alternate Saturday mornings, one Sunday in 8 weeks, and one 8-10pm shift at the hospital on alternate weeks. 

In return we can offer an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance. The Goddard Veterinary Group sees CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice and is keen to support study for certificate qualifications. Accommodation above the practice is available if required.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

The Role

We are looking for an experienced vet to join the well established team at our RCVS accredited Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Stone Lion offers a varied caseload of routine procedures, emergency and critical care and specialist work with a team of visiting specialists in a variety of disciplines.  You will have access to the best facilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, full in-house blood analysers and intensive care equipment.

The successful candidate will have a firm grounding in all aspects of first opinion practice. Previous proficiency in ultrasonography is desirable.  You will have excellent communication skills and the compassion required to provide a high standard of care to patient and clients alike.

A generous salary package, CPD allowance and profession-leading benefits package are offered.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further please call Julie Johnson on 07908 545302

New Addington

New Addington

The Role

We are seeking an experienced practitioner for our sole charge practice in New Addington (nr Croydon).  The successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and will have a demonstrable track record of an ability to foster strong relationships with their clients.

Key Responsibilities

This opportunity offers significant growth potential and as such we are seeking a vet with the necessary skills to realise the full potential of this community-focused practice.  Accommodation above the branch (which has its own garden) can be provided if required.

We have two consultation rooms, a recently redecorated reception area, a walk-in dog kennel and we have invested heavily in new equipment (including a digital x-ray machine and in-house blood machine).

Our New Addington surgery upholds the Goddard Group’s usual high standards of customer service and patient care and as such will need the leadership of a confident and accomplished vet to run it. There is no routine out of hours but with some weekend work and minimal Bank Holidays as per the rota.

The position offers an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

If you require more information or for an informal chat please call Marion Chapman on 07572 178825

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

Attractive shift pattern – no Fridays or Saturdays.  Accommodation available

We are looking for an experienced vet to provide emergency and critical care at our RCVS accredited Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital in Wimbledon Village.

Key Responsibilities

A varied caseload can be expected from our subscriber practices. We have digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, full in-house blood analysers, intensive care equipment plus the support of a permanent practice RVN at all times.

Job Requirements

We require someone who is confident in managing medical and surgical emergencies, and who has excellent communication skills and the compassion required to provide a high standard of care to patient and clients alike.

Our people are our greatest asset and we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

Thamesmead

Thamesmead

The Role:

We are seeking a  veterinary surgeon to work a 4-day week: 9am-7pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) plus alternate Saturdays at our surgery in Thamesmead.  The role also includes 1:8 Sundays and one Bank Holiday shift per annum at our main hospital in Wanstead.

This is a purpose-built branch within a busy retail centre enjoying a strong and loyal client base. The successful applicant will be working alongside a professional and committed support team and have the opportunity to deliver an excellent level of care to our current client base as well as the Metropolitan Police Dog Unit located in South East London which comprises approximately 50 working dogs.

Key Responsibilities:

Fully RCVS accredited, our Thamesmead surgery upholds the Goddard Group’s usual high standards of customer service and patient care, and as such the successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and will have an ability to foster strong relationships with their staff and clients.

The position offers an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic vet in their 2nd year since graduation wishing to progress their career.  We are seeking a second vet to work full-time alongside our senior vet at our branch in Uxbridge, West London.

Key Responsibilities

This is a well established practice with good local amenities, close to Uxbridge town centre. The practice has a separate theatre, digital x-ray and in-house blood machine. You will be supported by an experienced nursing team and dedicated receptionist.

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a sole charge environment and will enjoy all aspects of first opinion work.  There will be times during the day when you will be sole charge at the branch, however support is close by from our main hospital in Northolt

The position offers a competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Uxbridge is well served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly tube lines  and is close to the M40 and M25 motorways.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

The Role

Love the variety of locuming but not the financial insecurity?  We have the perfect role for you around South West London & Surrey area.

Key Responsibilities

A varied and diverse position that allows you to experience different environments from hospitals to sole charge branches but with the peace of mind of paid holidays, sick pay, generous CPD allowance and a great benefits package

For more information and an informal chat contact Fiona Stephens on 07507694673

Caterham

Caterham

The Role

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join the team in this busy and well-established practice in Caterham, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside two other vets with a strong nursing support team and a separate reception team, the successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and an ability to foster strong relationships with clients.

The practice has undergone a total refurbishment which includes a new operating theatre and lab area. We have two consultation rooms, a large airy reception area, separate dog and cat wards and we have invested heavily in new equipment (including shoreline kennels, a tub table, an ultrasound and a digital x-ray machine).  There is also a separate staff room and office area.

The working week will be varied and split between our practice at Caterham and the nearby sister branch in Purley.  There is no routine night work.

This position offers a generous salary plus an excellent benefits package which includes a generous CPD allowance and private medical health insurance. Accommodation is available if required.

Please feel free to call Marion Chapman on 07572 178825 if you would like to discuss this vacancy in more detail.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic vet in their 2nd year since graduation wishing to progress their career. We are seeking a second vet to work full time alongside our senior vet at our branch in Hayes End, near Uxbridge in West London.

This is a very busy, long-established branch in a prominent location with potential for further growth. The branch has a very supportive and committed clinical and support team and is well equipped.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a sole charge environment and will enjoy all aspects of first opinion work. There will be times during the day when you will be sole charge in the branch, however, support is close by, being only 3 miles from our main hospital in Northolt.

The Goddard Veterinary Group are committed to fostering strong and long-lasting relationships with patients, clients and staff alike. This position offers an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Our people are our greatest asset and we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our emergency service team at the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

A varied caseload can be expected from our large number of branches and subscriber practices and our own specialists in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging. You will have access to the best facilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography and intensive care equipment.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have practical experience and be skilled in managing all types of medical and surgical emergencies. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to forge good working relationships with your colleagues as well as excelling in client care.

Here at the Goddard Veterinary Group, our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

A rewarding career opportunity exists to join the friendly team at our busy small animal RCVS accredited hospital in Wanstead.

Key Responsibilities

We provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care and referral service to our clients and local network of 20 branches and work to the highest clinical standards. As a result, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients and conditions. There is great diagnostic support with a new CT scanner, diploma holders in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a commercial laboratory and experienced surgeons routinely conducting laparoscopy and thoracoscopy all available on site. All the necessary equipment for patient-side diagnostic testing is available and  RVN nursing cover is provided throughout the night.

Job Requirements

The position would be most suitable for someone with an interest in emergency medicine and surgery. A Certificate holder or someone studying towards a Certificate would be ideal. The successful candidate will be capable of confident mature decision making whilst dealing with a wide range of medical and emergency surgical cases and will share our philosophy of practising to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care.

The rota will consist of a rolling 4 nights on duty followed by 4 nights off duty.

The reward will be a generous salary package, CPD allowance and a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

Are you searching for a job with clinical freedom? Are you seeking a position that would help you understand the complexities of running your own practice, having the reassurance of a professional and committed management and support team to help guide you?

Key Responsibilities

If so we are seeking an experienced practitioner for our sole-charge practice in Dagenham, Essex. This is a small but busy, well-established clinic which continually demonstrates its commitment to its clients and their pets by focusing on providing the best possible client care. The successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary care.

The Goddard Veterinary Group are committed to fostering strong and long-lasting relationships with patients, clients and staff alike.

There is no routine out of hours commitments as emergencies outside of surgery hours are covered by our 24-hour hospital in nearby Wanstead. This position offers an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

Are you searching for a job with clinical freedom? Are you seeking a position that would help you understand the complexities of running your own practice, having the reassurance of a professional and committed management and support team to help guide you?

If so we are seeking an experienced practitioner for our sole-charge practice in Harrow Weald, Middlesex.

Key Responsibilities

This is a small but busy, well-established clinic which continually demonstrates its commitment to its clients and their pets by focusing on providing the best possible client care. The successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary care.

The Goddard Veterinary Group are committed to fostering strong and long-lasting relationships with patients, clients and staff alike.

Harrow Weald is situated in leafy North West London. It is only 20 minutes into Central London by fast mainline trains and the Overground and Bakerloo Tube line into central London and beyond. There is also a frequent direct bus service to Heathrow Airport. The M1 Motorway to the North is a 15-minute drive away.

There is no routine out of hours commitments as emergencies outside of surgery hours are covered by our 24-hour hospital in nearby Northolt. This position offers an excellent and competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

We are seeking a part-time vet to work one day a week and 1:4 Saturdays with no routine OOH. The role also includes three Sundays and one Bank Holiday per year at our main hospital nearby in Wimbledon.

Key Responsibilities

This is a small but busy practice with good local amenities and located near picturesque Epsom Downs Racecourse. The practice is in good condition with a separate theatre, x-ray and in-house blood machines. You will be supported by an RVN and dedicated receptionist.

The successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and will have a demonstrable track record of an ability to foster strong relationships with their clients.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package including a generous CPD allowance,

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

We are seeking experienced veterinary surgeons to join our team and provide weekend cover at our hospitals in Wanstead and Northolt.

Key Responsibilities

We provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care and referral service to our local network of branches and work to the highest clinical standards. Successful candidates will have practical experience and be skilled in managing all types of medical and surgical cases.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

Stockwell

Stockwell

We are seeking an experienced RVN to lead the lovely nursing team in this small, friendly, successful clinic in a vibrant and popular area, 30 seconds from Stockwell tube! We treasure our very happy working environment and have a close-knit team, as well as wonderful, bonded clients. We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer our clients, and always work to the highest standards.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is organised, efficient, confident in all GP nursing duties and capable of establishing strong relationships with colleagues, patients and our clients.  Training is important to us, so we are looking for someone willing to be a clinical coach. Full training will be given if you have no prior coaching experience.  No night work or on call as this service is provided by our Tier 3 Hospital in Wimbledon. Only 1: 6 Saturday’s at the branch and minimal share of the weekend day-time hospital rota (1:10). May suit a candidate wanting to take their first steps into team leadership.

Excellent salary for the right candidate! Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA cash back and generous shopping discounts ! CPD is actively encouraged.

To apply:

If you are interested in this rewarding role, please call Fiona Stephens for an informal chat on 07507 694 673 .

Head Office

Head Office

We have recently acquired this family-run practice in Raynes Park and are now seeking an experienced RVN to join the team.   There is a happy working environment and they have wonderful, bonded clients.  Like the rest of the Goddard Group, the team at Raynes Park pride themselves on the level of service they offer and always work to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

You need to be keen to be involved in all aspects of nursing from anaesthesia, dentistry and x-ray, to clinics and inpatient care.  Our nurses get involved at every level and your skills will be fully utilised. We see a wide variety of species including exotics – from small furries and rabbits to all sorts of reptiles.

• Excellent salary and benefits package: including BUPA cash back, increasing holiday entitlement and generous shopping discounts.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• More leave can be accured with “time off in lieu” flexible working
• CPD is vigorously encouraged and funded
• No OOH or on call.
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.
• Minimal share of daytime weekend rota (1:10) at the Stone Lion Hospital in leafy Wimbledon Village.

To find out more about the practice and the team, take a look at our website www.parkvets.co.uk, and see our Google reviews to see what our clients think of us too!

For an informal chat or more details please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673

Epsom Downs

Epsom Downs

We are seeking a full-time RVN for our hriving sole-charge small animal surgery in Epsom Downs.  Working alongside the branch vet, a VCA and receptionist, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of nursing care.  The surgery is in a lovely location near Epsom Downs racecourse and is extremely popular so an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment is essential. 40 hours a week plus some weekend work but no routine out of hours.

We are looking for someone friendly and compassionate, willing to create excellent relationships with colleagues, clients and patients alike!

An interest in teaching is required as in time the VCA position will become that of an SVN and we will need a Clinical Coach- full training will be provided.

1 in 4 Saturdays but no routine OOH as this is provided by our hospital in Wimbledon.

For more information or an informal chat please call Marion Chapman, Regional Manager  on 07572 178 825

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

The Role

A vacancy has arisen for a second year Student Veterinary Nurse at our newly refurbished first, second and referral small animal hospital in Wanstead.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of qualified and student veterinary nurses to provide a high standard of care for our clients and hospital patients. Our nurses see an exciting and varied caseload and have the opportunity to continually develop their nursing skills in surgical, medical and emergency nursing.

This is a full-time position (40 hour week) with 1:4 weekends and 3 Bank Holidays per year

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package

For more information or an informal chat please call Nicola Barrigan on 020 8989 7744

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

The Role

We are looking for an RVN to join our existing team of experienced nurses. The Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital offers a varied caseload of routine procedures, emergency and critical care, and specialist work with an ophthalmologist, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon, dentist, dermatologist and physiotherapist.

Key Responsibilities:

We value our nurses and want to see them develop. Training and support are provided: CPD is funded and encouraged. An interest in Clinical Coaching and nurse clinics is welcome.

Stone Lion has digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive in-house blood analysers, a multi-parameter including capnography and blood pressure monitoring, used as standard. We are an RCVS Accredited Hospital and hold an ISFM Gold Award for Cat Friendly Clinics. We will shortly be offering laparoscopic spays.

The rota involves some weekend work but no nights or on-call. Stone Lion is an interesting and rewarding place to work. You will be able to  fully utilise your nursing skills working with a supportive and friendly team.

For more information or an informal chat please call Julie Johnson on 0790854302

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

The Role

We are looking for an RVN to be one of two ‘floating’ nurses.  This position would suit a nurse with an outgoing and sociable character and requires experience and confidence in your nursing skills.

Key responsibilities

You will work between our many practices in SW London and its suburbs, including our emergency and referral Hospital. The rota may include long spells in one location, and at other times working at several different branches. You will be required to work Saturdays and night work at our 24hr Hospital in Wimbledon Village but shifts are distributed fairly. The rota is given in advance as much as possible, but due to the nature of the job may involve last minute changes, so the successful candidate will be adaptable and open to flexibility.

We offer a generous salary, funded CPD and a profession-leading benefits package.  Accommodation can be provided if necessary.

If you would like an informal chat about this position please call Julie Johnson, Head Vet on 07908 545302

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

A vacancy has arisen for an RVN at our newly refurbished first, second and referral small animal hospital in Wanstead.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of qualified and student nurses to provide a high standard of care for our clients and hospital patients. As a nurse at Wanstead, you will see an exciting and varied caseload and have the opportunity to continually develop your nursing skills in surgical, medical and emergency nursing.

This is a full-time position (40 hour week) with 1:4 weekends.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

We require Registered Veterinary Nurses to join the weekend and OOH teams at the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

These exciting positions will include emergency and critical care nursing as well as be assisting the vets in surgical and medical procedures.

There is great flexibility in hours and shifts.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the North West Region as a floating nurse providing holiday and sickness cover across our branch network in NW London. This full-time position, working 40 hours per week, offers the flexibility of working as a locum but with the additional benefits of a permanent position such as paid annual leave, a generous CPD allowance and of course the reliability of work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to our sites across NW London and be prepared to work a mix of late and early day shifts and weekends according to the needs of the practice. No OOH or night work is required.

Job Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position owing to the need to develop good working relationships with all members of staff. Confidence in all aspects of medical and surgical nursing are required for this demanding but rewarding position.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package.

No Location Specified

Vacancies

Head Office

Head Office

Are you ready to advance your career but want to stay in the veterinary industry?  We are looking for someone who enjoys working on both the front and back end of a business. Someone who enjoys training, supporting and assisting colleagues with day to day problems as well as building on their own development and skill set by getting involved in creating new training methods and ideas for the ongoing development of our bespoke Practice Management System.

The Role

You will oversee the training of new employees, provide ongoing telephone, dial in and onsite support; assist with ongoing installations, support and upgrading of IT hardware and software; liaise with the IT team with respect to new ideas and improvements to current and new systems; contribute to projects and meetings with management, software writers and third parties; PMS new build software testing and updating of training documentation and visiting our branch network around London.

Key Responsibilities

• Training
• Day to day support of general queries relating to features of our PMS
• Site visits / inspections
• New development beta testing and delivery to staff
• General computer hardware support such as changing out keyboards, diagnosing tills/receipt printer not working etc.

The role will be best suited to someone who has worked in the veterinary industry for a few years and is familiar with how practice operates on a day to day basis. You will have an eagerness to stay in the industry but want to learn new areas of the business and further your career.  You must have

• A good knowledge of basic computer programs such as Office, Excel, Outlook
• A proven track record of communicating effectively
• An interest in training / teaching
• A current driving license

The Goddard Group have designed and implemented our own bespoke Practice Management System and continue to work closely with the developers to improve the system to challenge the latest trends.   Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package including Continued Professional Development package, healthcare cashback scheme, a company car, laptop, phone, generous staff discount on veterinary treatment and purchases and a shopping rewards scheme.

For further information please call Sharon Rolfe, IT Manager on 07944 955415

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

The Role

We are seeking a friendly and efficient individual with excellent communication skills to join the team as a temporary receptionist at our busy Wanstead Veterinary Hospital.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and available to cover ad hoc shifts as the need arises, often at short notice. Our reception is staffed from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week and the shift rota reflects this.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a friendly welcome to our clients, taking payments, booking appointments, dealing with account queries and front of house sales.  The role is vital in the communication between our clients and the veterinary teams and excellent communication skills are essential.

Relevant receptionist experience in a busy environment and excellent customer relationship skills are essential. Previous experience of working in a veterinary practice would be a distinct advantage.  The successful candidate will be need to be well presented, professional with good computer skills.

We offer a generous benefits package and full training will be provided.