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Veterinary Surgeon 2020 Graduate – North West London

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Are you a recent 2020 graduate who’s looking for a new challenge? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic vet, looking to join the friendly team at Goddard Veterinary Group in our Mandeville Region, West London.

We’re looking for a vet who would like to hone their routine operating and consulting skills in a supportive environment and help develop their career in a family-owned practice known, for its excellent patient and client care. This would be ideal for someone who is looking to build on their routine skills and has already gained competency in neutering. This is a newly created role, so there is some flexibility with the rota. The role will start with working closely with our branch vets, helping them to catch up with many of the procedures that have been on hold due to Covid- 19 and will evolve into either a float position or a fixed role within the Mandeville region. It’s an exciting opportunity to work within the Goddard Veterinary Group alongside a variety of experienced clinicians.

We’re here for all patients — Mandeville Veterinary Hospital and its surrounding clinics provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service 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 with the support of dedicated professionals.

We’re proud of our state-of-the-art equipment — there is great diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

We’re all about the team — the successful candidates will be strong team players looking to expand their experience in supportive branches and a busy hospital environment and will share our philosophy of practicing to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care. There would be minimal OOH duties and no nights ensuring you benefit from a work-life balance.

We’ll look after you — we offer an excellent and competitive salary including a generous CPD allowance of £2000. 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc, plus generous shopping & leisure discounts and our employee assistance programme. We may also be able to assist with accommodation if needed.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re really proud of our many 5* employer reviews on Indeed.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please apply online today with your CV and cover letter explaining your interest or call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673.

Mile End

Veterinary Surgeon ( Part-Time) – Mile End, London

Job Code: Mile End Vet

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Our Mile End branch is expanding, and we are looking for an additional veterinary surgeon three days a week to join our friendly team!

We’re developing exciting future plans within Goddard Vet Group as a whole, and specific plans for Mile End, in order to support our many new clients and their pets. If you enjoy variety, flexibility, and a great work-life balance this could be the role for you! Situated opposite Mile End park and a few minutes’ walk from the tube station, this is a vibrant area, suited to those who love the buzz of a London practice with all amenities nearby.

The role is three days: including two shorter -days working alongside our experienced full- time vet Martin. We are flexible in which days these are, and start and finish times. Mondays are sole charge, but with the full support of our experienced nursing team and our Wanstead Hospital. The core role is 26 hours per week plus a 1 in 3 Saturday rota. There is also the option to pick up additional shifts either on an ad-hoc or a permanent basis in other branches to make it a full-time role. There is no night work or on call. To provide a mix between branch and hospital work and to experience ECC work alongside with our hospital teams, ideally, we would also like you to join the weekend rota (1:8) at our RCVS accredited tier 3 hospital in Wanstead.

Our ideal candidate would be confident in GP practice, enjoy a busy environment with a broad and varied caseload, you should be confident in routine surgery and love working as part of a team. We are looking for someone who can fit into our practice culture and values who will enjoy being supported by dedicated colleagues.

In return we can offer a salary of £45,000 – £50,000 (pro- rata for part-time roles) depending on experience. The Goddard Veterinary Group offers a minimum of £2000 CPD allowance (pro-rata) and sees CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice. We are keen to support study for certificate qualifications. We have an excellent benefit package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees etc. plus a 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous shopping and leisure discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or we are proud of our many 5-star employee reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family -run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

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Veterinary Surgeon ( Part-Time) – Stockwell & Brixton, London

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If you enjoy variety, a great work-life balance, and working-up cases to a high standard, this is the role for you! We have a great reputation for patient and client care, so come and join the friendly teams at our growing network of Central London clinics!

Work two days a week in our busy Stockwell clinic, alongside our experienced surgeon Adam and his team, and finish the week with Thursday morning and Friday in our quieter Brixton clinic. The Brixton role is sole charge, but you have the full support of nearby sister branches and Stone Lion Hospital.

The role is a 3.5-day week with a 1 in 3 Saturday rota but there is the scope to pick up extra shifts if you’d like. There is no night work or on-call. To provide a mix between branch and hospital work and a great way to experience ECC work, surrounded by a fantastic team and excellent facilities, we would also like you to join the Sunday rota (1:10) at our RCVS accredited tier 3 hospital in Stone Lion.

Our ideal candidate would be confident, with some experience, confident in routine surgery with great people skills. We are looking for someone who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being a great GP supported by fantastic colleagues. You will be a vet who can manage your time, prioritise well and enjoy the chance to provide up your own local client base across these nearby branches, but also relish having a satisfying life outside of work.

In return, we can offer a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 (pro-rata for part-time roles) depending on experience. The Goddard Veterinary Group offers a minimum of £2000 CPD allowance and sees CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice and is keen to support study for certificate qualifications. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. plus a 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous shopping, and leisure discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Both Stockwell and Brixton have great public transport connections and are vibrant areas with shopping and social amenities on the doorstep. For ice-cream fans, Stockwell even has a lovely cafe and Gelateria next door!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please we’re proud of our many 5* reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Surgeons – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: WVH Vets

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Exciting times — be part of the change! We are expanding and are on the lookout for enthusiastic, dedicated vets looking to join the friendly team at our RCVS accredited veterinary hospital in Wanstead, East London. The hospital sees an interesting and varied caseload, no day is the same, so we’re looking for confident vets who are happy to get stuck in and showcase their talent.

Are you:

• A vet that graduated in 2020/2019 looking for the next challenge in your career?
• A general practitioner with 3+ years’ experience of in practice happy performing all aspects of 1st opinion veterinary medicine?

We’re here for all patients — 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. As a result, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients and conditions with the support of dedicated professionals.

We’re proud of our state-of-the-art equipment — there is great diagnostic support with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

We’re all about the team — the successful candidates will be strong team players looking to expand their experience in a busy hospital environment and will share our philosophy of practicing to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care. You would have the opportunity to work alongside Certificate holders and Diplomates in a range of specialisms. There would be minimal OOH duties ensuring you benefit from a work-life balance.

We’ll look after you — we offer an excellent and competitive salary including a generous CPD allowance of £2000. 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc, plus generous shopping & leisure discounts and our employee assistance programme. We may also be able to assist with accommodation if needed.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 4 and 5-star employee reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor!

Wanstead offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Central London, Westfield, and Stratford are all easily accessible via the Central Line. Equally the countryside is easily accessible with Epping Forest on our doorstep. If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please apply online today with your CV and cover letter explaining your interest.

Uxbridge

2nd Veterinary Surgeon – Uxbridge, London

Job Code: Vet Surgeon Uxbridge

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Our fantastic vet Michael has been lured away to academia, so we are looking for a second veterinary surgeon to work full-time alongside our very experienced senior veterinary surgeon at our practice in Uxbridge, West London. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon wishing to progress their career.

Uxbridge is a well-established practice with good local amenities, close to Uxbridge town centre. The practice has digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house blood machines.
The role involves a small amount of sole charge; however, support is close by our main hospital in Northolt complete with CT, imaging suite, and an array of specialists. You will also be supported by an experienced veterinary nursing team and a dedicated receptionist.

• The current rota is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-7pm. Tuesdays 9am-2pm. Alternate Friday’s day off. Alternate Saturdays.
• There is no night work or on call as emergencies are covered by the dedicated OOH team at the Mandeville. Also, be part of the hospital team at this state-of-the-art hospital on a 1:8 Sunday rota.

There is an excellent salary on offer and accommodation if required. Our CPD allowance is £2000 with 5 days paid CPD per year. 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. We have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, 24-hour employee assistance programme and more!

Uxbridge is a great place to live and work; well served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly tube lines and is close to the M40 and M25 motorways and Heathrow airport.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: Night Vet WVH

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Love nights but want a great work-life balance with an attractive rota pattern (7 nights on, 14 nights off) and an excellent salary?

A great career opportunity has arisen to join the friendly team at our busy small animal RCVS accredited veterinary hospital in Wanstead, East London. 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, a strong medical team and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site. All the necessary equipment for patient side diagnostic testing is available and RVN and VNA nursing cover is provided throughout the night.

The position would be most suitable for someone with an interest in emergency medicine and surgery. A Certificate holder or someone studying toward 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 pattern is 7 nights on and 14 nights off. There is also the potential to cover additional day shifts during the 14 day off period.

In return, we can offer a competitive salary 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. 24hr Employee Assistance Programme, generous shopping/ leisure discounts, a cycle to work scheme and more! Attractive accommodation is also available if needed, close to the practice.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more, and we’re proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed.

To help you make the most of your time off, Wanstead offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Central London, Westfield, and Stratford are all easily accessible via the Central Line. Equally the countryside is easily accessible with Epping Forest on our doorstep.

If you’re interested in this rewarding role and working for a well-established independent family-run business, please apply now or call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 for an informal chat.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital, London

Job Code: Night Vet SLH

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We’re looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join the emergency and critical care team at our RCVS accredited Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital in Wimbledon, London.

A varied caseload can be expected from our subscriber practices and would be a great role for somebody studying towards a certificate. All the necessary equipment for patient side diagnostic testing is available and RVN nursing cover is provided throughout the night. Are you someone who is confident in managing medical and surgical emergencies? Do you have excellent communication skills and compassion to provide a high standard of care to patients and clients alike? If this sounds like you please get in touch!

The current rota proposed is 11 nights in 4 weeks. This role could also be combined with some routine day shifts if desired.

We can offer an excellent and competitive salary plus a £2000 and 5 days 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. We have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, generous shopping, and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, 24-hour employee assistance programme and more!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; nearly 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous recent 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please apply now or call for an informal chat.

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Veterinary Surgeon (Float Role) – North West London

Job Code: Float Vet West London

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Love the variety and flexibility of locuming but not the financial insecurity? We have the perfect role for you in our well-established independent family-run veterinary practice. We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our team and float throughout West London. This is a flexible position and would suit both full or part-time work.

A varied and diverse position that allows you to experience different environments from RCVS accredited hospitals with an array of specialists to sole charge branches. So why join the team instead of locuming? We can provide job security; fantastic hospital experience and you can plan your weekends well in advance. No filling in tax returns and you don’t have to set up a limited or an umbrella company.

We have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), £2000 CPD allowance – pro-rata for part-time roles, BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc, plus generous shopping, leisure, and pet care discounts, 24-hour employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and more! Accommodation is potentially available if needed, making London living more affordable.

We are looking for a clinician who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being a great GP. Are you a good communicator who fits well in a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well, and do you enjoy getting the job done?

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this rewarding role, working with a family-run business, and would like to know more please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 or apply now.

Enfield

Veterinary Surgeon – Enfield, North London

Job Code: Vet Surgeon Enfield

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Small but perfectly formed, our Enfield branch in North London has been caring for pets and their owners in the local community for nearly 40 years. It has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, a dedicated, longstanding team, and loyal clients. Ashleigh our lovely vet is staying with us, but heading West to head up our Harrow clinic, so we’re on the hunt for a vet with a passion for small animal medicine and who would like a surgery on which to make their mark! Great transport links into Liverpool St Station in just 22 minutes!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed.

The role is a 4-day week with alternate Saturdays. There is no night work or on-call. To provide a mix between branch and hospital work we would like you to join the Sunday Rota (only 1:8) at our RCVS accredited first opinion and referral hospital in Wanstead; The role is sole charge but is fully supported by the hospital and we use an animal ambulance service to transport critical cases.

We have excellent support staff; our lovely experienced RVN Jennifer and Ciara, our very nearly qualified student nurse. We are very proud of our great local reputation, please have a look at our lovely reviews on Google and Vet Help Direct to see why!

Our ideal candidate is a confident veterinary surgeon with great people skills and at least two years’ experience. The salary is competitive, is dependent on experience, and has the potential to increase with the growth of the practice. Our CPD allowance is £2000 with 5 days paid CPD per year. 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. We have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, 24- hour employee assistance programme and more!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 or apply online.

Loughton

Veterinary Surgeon – Loughton, Greater London

Job Code: Vet Loughton

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Sheree is leaving to be a full-time Mum, so we’re looking for a fantastic veterinary surgeon to make their mark at our independent clinic, situated in the leafy suburb of Loughton, in Epping Forest. We are a well-established and friendly team, and the practice is very much part of the local community. We’re really proud of our many 5-star google reviews from our lovely clients.

We have a very happy working environment, as well as wonderful, bonded clients. We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer and always work to the highest standards. The clinic is a training practice, and you are fully supported by Sam, Su, and Amy our experienced RVNs, Laila our VNA and soon-to-be SVN, and Michelle our practice administrator.

We have all the usual toys to work your cases up to a high standard, including a shiny new dental x-ray. The practice has a busy caseload and would be able to support study towards a certificate. The full-time rota is a 4-day week and includes a long weekend, with every Monday off, and only 1:4 Saturdays. There is no overnight work, but we would like you to support our hospital colleagues at our RCVS accredited tier 3 veterinary hospital in Wanstead on a 1:8 Sunday day- time only rota. The Wanstead Veterinary Hospital has great 24-hour facilities including CT, an excellent ultrasound, scopes, laparoscopic equipment, and an array of specialists and provides a good environment to develop your ECC skills. The branch role is sole charge but is fully supported by the hospital team.

The practice has plenty of parking and is only 10 minutes’ walk from Loughton Tube on the Central Line. Accommodation is potentially available if needed, making London living more affordable.
We are looking for a clinician who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being a great GP. Are you a good communicator who fits well into a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well, and do you enjoy getting the job done but also relish having a life outside of work?

The salary is in the region of £60k depending on experience, and there is a generous £2000 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. 24hr Employee Assistance Programme, generous shopping/ leisure discounts, a cycle to work scheme and more!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Surgeon (Medicine) – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: WVH Medic

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Our fantastic colleague Ryan is heading back to Australia, so we’re now on the lookout for a veterinary surgeon with a strong interest in small animal medicine to join the friendly team at our RCVS accredited veterinary hospital in Wanstead, East London.

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, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

The position would be most suitable for an experienced medic who enjoys the challenge of complex medical cases but is also confident in performing all aspects of 1st opinion veterinary medicine. A medicine certificate holder or someone nearing completion of their 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 practicing 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. There would be minimal OOH duties and no night work.

In return, we can offer an excellent and competitive salary 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc, plus generous shopping & leisure discounts and our employee assistance programme. We may also be able to assist with accommodation if needed.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 4 and 5-star employee reviews on Indeed!

Wanstead offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Central London, Westfield, and Stratford are all easily accessible via the Central Line. Equally the countryside is easily accessible with Epping Forest on our doorstep.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please call or email Emma White, Hospital Manager,  on 07495731686 or email Ewhite@goddardvetgroup.co.uk or apply now.

Head Office

Part-time Veterinary Surgeon Telemedicine Clinician – Head Office, Greater London

Job Code: Telemedicine Vet

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We have a newly created part-time role for a veterinary surgeon with some experience to provide the clinical lead at our client contact centre. The role will be based at our Head Office in Woodford Green.  The position is around 22/23  hours a week, Monday – Friday and there is some flexibility around the rota’d hours to accommodate other commitments.

This is an unusual and exciting role where the key responsibilities are:

• To provide veterinary consultations and advice via telemedicine channels.
• Act as departmental clinical advisor to our contact centre’s clinical and non-clinical teams.
• To help develop our telemedicine provision into a high-quality, client-focused, and valued strategic service.
• To work closely with group practices and our marketing team to create client information and advice through various media including written, verbal, photographic, recorded voice, and video.

The ideal candidate must be a gifted communicator with a passion for client care, with experience in small animal practice within the UK, RCVS registered, and proficient in spoken and written English.

The salary is dependent on experience and we have a generous CPD allowance of £2000 (pro-rata for part-time roles). We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc. plus a 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous shopping, and leisure discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many lovely 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this exciting role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital

Part-time Veterinary Surgeon – Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital, London

Job Code: Part-time Vet SLH

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Great hours for an experienced part-time consulting veterinary surgeon! Come and join the well-established and friendly team at our RCVS accredited Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital. 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, laparoscopic surgery, full in-house blood analysers, and intensive care equipment.

The role is 10.30am – 3pm Tuesday to Friday and 1:3 Saturday mornings 9am – 12.30pm, consults only.

We are looking for a clinician who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being a great GP. Are you a good communicator who fits well into a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well, and do you enjoy getting the job done but also love having a life outside of work?

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 4 and 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor!

The salary is dependent on experience and there is a generous CPD allowance of £2000 (pro-rata). 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. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc. plus a 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous shopping, and leisure discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please call Dr. Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 for an informal chat or apply now!

No Location Specified

Part or Full-time Veterinary Surgeon (Float Role) – South West London and Surrey

Job Code: Float SW and Surrey

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Love the flexibility and variety of locuming? We have the perfect role for you in our well-established independent family run veterinary practice! We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon two-to-four days a week plus 1:3 Saturdays to join our team and float throughout South West London and parts of Surrey.

A varied and diverse position that allows you to experience different environments from RCVS accredited hospitals with an array of specialists to sole charge branches. So why join the team instead of locuming? We can provide job security; fantastic hospital experience and you can plan your weekends well in advance. We are happy for you to have another salaried job if you’re part-time with us and you don’t have to set up a limited or umbrella company. We also have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), £2000 CPD allowance – pro-rata for part-time roles, BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc. plus generous shopping, leisure, and pet care discounts.

We are looking for a clinician who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoys being a great GP. Are you a good communicator who fits well in a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well, and do you enjoy getting the job done?

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at our numerous recent 4 and 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role, working with a family-run business, and would like to know more please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673 or apply online now.

No Location Specified

Saturday Veterinary Surgeon – Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital, London

Job Code: Saturday Vet SLH

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We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our team and provide regular Saturday daytime cover at our RCVS accredited hospitals in Wimbledon, South West London.

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. We are looking for clinicians who can fit into our practice culture and values and just enjoy being great GPs. Are you a good communicator who fits well in a team? Would you relish helping to advance our standards of care? Are you able to build trusting relationships easily? Can you manage your time, prioritise well, and do you enjoy getting the job done?

So why join the Saturday team instead of locuming? We can provide job security; fantastic regular hospital experience and you can plan your weekends well in advance. We are happy for you to have another salaried job and you don’t have to set up a limited or umbrella company. We also have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), £2000 CPD allowance – pro-rata for part-time roles, 24-hour employee assistance service, BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc, plus generous shopping, leisure, and pet care discounts. This role could also be combined with some regular or ad-hoc part-time shifts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous recent 4 and 5 -star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in joining us and would like more information, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

Kennington

Senior RVN – Kennington, London

Job Code: Senior RVN Kennington

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We are seeking an experienced Senior RVN to join our team and support our two vets and nursing colleagues in our growing Kennington branch. We are positioned in a vibrant area of London, with great access to public transport and local amenities. You will be working alongside an experienced, dedicated team who have a passion for building strong bonds with new clients, as well as maintaining lasting relationships with our loyal existing client base.

We would like the ideal candidate to provide Clinical Coaching support for our Student Nurses, sharing your knowledge to develop others around you, in addition to using your skills for organising and planning to ensure the smooth running of the branch. We can provide in-house training to become a clinical coach through our own nurse training college.

The role is full-time (40 hrs.) with a Saturday rota of 1 in 3 once you are settled in, no nights or on-call, as this service is provided by our Stone Lion Hospital, where you will also have an opportunity to spend some time. If you thrive on providing support to vets, clients, and your team, love your time both in theatre and also providing great pet care advice to clients and you believe that life is better with pets then our company culture could be ideal for you.

We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, annual travel card loan scheme, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, and other medical needs, 24-hour employee helpline, cycle to work scheme, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid for BVNA and RCVS registration fees.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re really proud of our many 5* reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, and would like to know more, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 or apply now.

No Location Specified

Float RVN – South or West London

Job Code: Float RVN West South London

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Love the variety of locuming but not the financial insecurity? Are you a registered RVN or a very experienced VNA? If so, we have the perfect role for you to join our independent family-run practice and float throughout either South or West London. This is a varied and diverse position that allows you to experience different environments from RCVS accredited hospitals with an array of specialists to small cosy branches; but with the peace of mind of paid holidays, sick pay, generous CPD allowance, and a great benefits package. This flexible role can be adapted for full or part-time work.

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 is required for this diverse but rewarding position.

The Goddard Veterinary Group sees CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice and many of our nurses have achieved further certificate qualifications. We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, generous CPD allowance, RCVS and BVNA fees paid, Simplyhealth Cash Plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, etc. cycle to work scheme plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. Accommodation available if needed.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed.

If you are interested in this rewarding role, working with a family-run business, and would like to know more, please call Tanya Wicks on 07985136171 for an informal chat or apply now.

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Newly Qualified RVN or 2nd Year SVN – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: RVN WVH

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We are growing ! Due to expansion we are looking for a new qualified RVN or second year SVN to come and be part of our highly skilled and hugely supportive veterinary nursing team. If you love being busy, developing your skills, and experiencing a really varied caseload, then our East London independent veterinary hospital is the place for you!

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital has an amazing caseload and would be the perfect place to study for a certificate! Goddard Veterinary Group is a great place to progress your career. The position is full-time (40-hour week) with 1:4 weekends (time off in lieu after a weekend worked).

Great salary for the right candidate and accommodation available if required! We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, etc and a 24/7 employee assistance programme, plus generous shopping, and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, fully funded CPD and paid for BVNA and RCVS registration fees.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5 -star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor!

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 are great transport connections; the hospital is easily accessible from Wanstead and Snaresbrook (Central Line) tube stations and if travelling by car, it is within easy reach of the M25, M11, and the North Circular Road.

Wanstead in East London offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Westfield, Stratford, and Central London are easily accessible via the Central Line, alternatively, make the most of your free time with Epping Forest on your doorstep.

If you are interested in these rewarding roles and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please e-mail your CV and cover letter to Nursing Manager Betsy Malamah-Thomas (bmthomas@goddardvetgroup.co.uk) or click apply now!

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

RVN (Permanent and MAT cover) – Mandeville Veterinary Hospital, London

Job Code: RVN MVH

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A rewarding career opportunity exists for an RVN to join the friendly nursing team at our busy small animal RCVS accredited hospital in Northolt, London.

We are looking for  compassionate RVNs with some experience. We value our veterinary nurses and want to see them develop. CPD is funded and actively encouraged including the potential to pursue a certificate in surgical nursing or anaesthesia. You will be able to fully utilise your nursing skills working with a supportive and friendly team. Mandeville Veterinary Hospital is an interesting and rewarding place to work.

The rota involves some weekend work but no nights or on-call.

Excellent salary and benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth cashback plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD, paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees, cycle to work scheme, 24-hr employee assistance programme and more! Accommodation may be available if required, making living in London affordable.

Mandeville offers a friendly and fun working environment, with a great work-life balance. Come and find out why we’re known as the fun region! Good transport links into Central London (Northolt tube 3 minutes’ walk) and close to Heathrow. We provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service to our clients and local network of 1o branches and work to the highest clinical standards. There is great diagnostic support with a 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.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more; please call Tanya Wicks on 02088455677 for an informal chat or apply now with a covering letter and CV.

Hackney

RVN – Hackney, London

Job Code: RVN Hackney

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We are seeking an experienced RVN to support our continuing and fast growth. This is a long-established, busy practice, in a vibrant area of London. We look after lots of long-standing clients as well as attracting many new pet owners. We are well known in the local community and are proud of the standards of care that we offer, and we understand how important the pet and owner bond is in everything that we do.

Hackney is a fast-paced veterinary practice, with modern and collaborative ways of thinking, with a team open to new ideas. Future investments are planned to support the patient’s needs and ensure the branch can meet future demands and is a truly great place to work for the team. We are a welcoming, supportive, and friendly team with enthusiasm and positive energy.

We would love to find a veterinary nurse with experience, who enjoys all aspects of the nursing role from supporting our two vets in surgery through to running your own Nurse consultations. We are seeking an RVN who is a great communicator and has a passion for working with a broad range of cases from routine to emergency. No two days are ever the same! Previous clinical coaching skills would be a bonus as we believe in developing our teams and would want you to play an active part in that, and training can be provided by our own nurse training college to support you. The role is 40 hours per week including 1:3 Saturdays. There are no on- calls, nights, or OOH’s.

We offer excellent pay and a very supportive working environment. Our industry-leading benefits package includes increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractor fees, etc. and a 24hr employee assistance programme, plus generous shopping, and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD, paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees, cycle to work scheme and more!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 practices, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us for 10 years or more.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working for a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please click the apply button now!

No Location Specified

Part-time Call Centre Registered Veterinary Nurse – Woodford Green, Essex

Job Code: Call Centre RVN

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We’re looking for a diligent, client-focussed and forward-looking qualified RVN to join our friendly contact centre team in Woodford Green, on the Essex/London borders to offer telemedicine consultations and advice to clients across our group.

This new role is an exciting one and forms part of a fast-expanding contact centre team looking to engage and delight clients by making it easier and production to access some of our vet services by telephone and video consultations. You’ll be a great communicator, proactive, and assume responsibility in ensuring that our clients and patients receive the very best care. You’ll also be involved in the creation of recorded and written client information to help enhance and help develop the telemedicine service and some insurance administration tasks.

The position is for 30 hours per week including some Saturday mornings and is office-based. If you can demonstrate commitment to working to the highest clinical standards, dedication to delivering excellent client care (preferably having independent nurse consultation experience), and a desire to help and support both clients and colleagues, then we’d love to hear from you.

We offer competitive pay and a very supportive working environment. Our industry-leading benefits package includes increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractor fees, etc. and an employee assistance programme, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees. Transport links are good; the Contact Centre offices have on-site parking and are a short distance from Woodford Underground Station and the A406 North Circular Road.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90’s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 4 and 5-star employee reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working for a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more please click the apply button now or for more information or for an informal chat please call Jodi Dolan, Contact Centre Manager on 020 8506 5995.

Tottenham

VNA – Tottenham, London

Job Code: VNA Tottenham

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join us at our friendly Tottenham branch. This is a permanent position – 40 hours per week, with some Saturdays. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role within the veterinary industry and demonstrate a passion for animal care and the ability to work well within a team. There is the potential for VNA and student nurse training with this role.

By joining the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will be part of a family-owned practice and will assist our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons to provide excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a busy branch so the ideal candidate will be a pivotal part of the team, and you will often be the first point of contact for our clients and their pets. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all areas for patients is also an important part of this role. We value flexibility, adaptability, a proactive approach, and strong teamwork to ensure the branch can work efficiently and satisfy the needs of our increasing number of clients. The role also requires completion of administrative tasks and record-keeping which require an organised, methodical approach and where accuracy is important. There is much face-to-face contact with our clients, so we are looking for someone with the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

This is a training role so the salary will be minimum wage. We look after our colleagues with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractic fees, etc. employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, plus generous staff, shopping and leisure discounts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more; please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience.

Barkingside (Fremantle Road)

VNA – Barkingside, Greater London

Job Code: VNA Barkingside

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join us at our friendly Barkingside branch. This is a permanent position – 35 hours per week, with some Saturdays. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role within the veterinary industry and demonstrate a passion for animal care and the ability to work well within a team. There is the potential for VNA training with this role.

By joining the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will be part of a family-owned practice and will assist our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons to provide excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a busy branch so the ideal candidate will be a pivotal part of the team, and you will often be the first point of contact for our clients and their pets. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all areas for patients is also an important part of this role. We value flexibility, adaptability, a proactive approach, and strong teamwork to ensure the branch can work efficiently and satisfy the needs of our increasing number of clients. The role also requires completion of administrative tasks and record-keeping which require an organised, methodical approach and where accuracy is important. There is much face-to-face contact with our clients, so we are looking for someone with the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

This is a training role so the salary will be minimum wage. We look after our colleagues with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractic fees, etc. employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, plus generous staff, shopping and leisure discounts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience.

Stockwell

VNA – Stockwell, London

Job Code: VNA Stockwell

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A new opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant at our Stockwell practice. Our branch is growing all the time and we are expanding our team to support the needs of our clients and their pets.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous excellent and relevant client care experience. The role involves a high level of contact directly communicating with our clients via in-person visits, e-mail, and phone and we will be looking for enthusiasm, self-confidence, empathy, and listening skills in an applicant to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our valued clients.

This is a hands-on role in a busy branch so the ideal candidate will be a pivotal part of the team, and you will often be the first point of contact for our clients and their pets. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all areas for patients is also an important part of this role. We value flexibility, adaptability, a proactive approach, and strong teamwork to ensure the branch can work efficiently and satisfy the needs of our increasing number of clients. The role also requires completion of administrative tasks and record-keeping which require an organised, methodical approach and where accuracy is important.

Previous experience within a veterinary practice or clinical setting is not essential but would be an advantage. This position is for 40 hours per week and includes some Saturday work on a rota.

Our industry-leading benefits package includes increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractor fees, etc. a 24hr employee assistance programme, plus generous shopping, and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD, cycle to work scheme and more!

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 practices, 3 hospitals, and our own nurse training college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more. We are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please apply with a covering letter and CV. If you do not hear back from us, please assume on this occasion you have not been successful in your application.

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

VNA – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: VNA WVH

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join us at our first-opinion and multidisciplinary referral small animal hospital in East London. This is a permanent position – 40 hours per week, 1:4 weekends. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role within the veterinary industry and demonstrate a passion for animal care and the ability to work well within a team. There is the potential for VNA training with this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons, providing an excellent standard of patient care, and maintaining an exceptionally high level of cleanliness. By joining the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a small team so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible, and willing to work at all levels. The role also involves some face-to-face contact with our clients, so we are looking for someone with the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

We look after our colleagues with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropody fees, etc. employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, plus generous staff, shopping and leisure discounts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more; please e-mail our nursing manager Betsy Malamah-Thomas (bmthomas@goddardvetgroup.co.uk) or to apply please e-mail a cover letter and CV (detailing your experience).

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

VNA- Mandeville Hospital , North West London

Job Code: VNA MVH

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A rare opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join our Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt. This role has the potential to become a veterinary nurse training position in the future.

By joining the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a small team so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible, and willing to work at all levels. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent and relevant client care experience. The role involves a high level of face-to-face contact with our clients so you must have the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

Previous experience within a veterinary practice or with animals is highly desirable. This position is for full-time hours including some weekend work.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Plan which provides cashback on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, etc. plus generous shopping, and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD, and a 24- hour Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more; please call Tanya Wicks on 02088455677 for an informal chat or apply now with a covering letter and CV (detailing your customer care experience).

Uxbridge

VNA- Uxbridge, North West London

Job Code: VNA Uxbridge

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join us at our friendly Uxbridge clinic. This is a permanent position – 40 hours per week, with 1:3 Saturdays (mornings only). The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role within the veterinary industry and demonstrate a passion for animal care and the ability to work well within a team. There is the potential for VNA and student nurse training with this role.

By joining the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will be part of a family- owned practice and will assist our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons to provide excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a busy branch so the ideal candidate will be a pivotal part of the team, and you will often be the first point of contact for our clients and their pets. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all areas for patients is also an important part of this role. We value flexibility, adaptability, a proactive approach, and strong teamwork to ensure the branch can work efficiently and satisfy the needs of our increasing number of clients. The role also requires completion of administrative tasks and record-keeping which require an organised, methodical approach and where accuracy is important. There is much face-to-face contact with our clients, so we are looking for someone with the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide the standard of care and the personal touch we expect for our clients.

This is a training role so the salary will be minimum wage. We look after our colleagues with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractic fees, etc. employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, plus generous staff, shopping and leisure discounts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ’90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 clinics, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our colleagues; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more; please e-mail a cover letter and CV (detailing your experience).

Head Office

Part-time Veterinary Surgeon Telemedicine Clinician – Head Office, Greater London

Job Code: Telemedicine Vet

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We have a newly created part-time role for a veterinary surgeon with some experience to provide the clinical lead at our client contact centre. The role will be based at our Head Office in Woodford Green.  The position is around 22/23  hours a week, Monday – Friday and there is some flexibility around the rota’d hours to accommodate other commitments.

This is an unusual and exciting role where the key responsibilities are:

• To provide veterinary consultations and advice via telemedicine channels.
• Act as departmental clinical advisor to our contact centre’s clinical and non-clinical teams.
• To help develop our telemedicine provision into a high-quality, client-focused, and valued strategic service.
• To work closely with group practices and our marketing team to create client information and advice through various media including written, verbal, photographic, recorded voice, and video.

The ideal candidate must be a gifted communicator with a passion for client care, with experience in small animal practice within the UK, RCVS registered, and proficient in spoken and written English.

The salary is dependent on experience and we have a generous CPD allowance of £2000 (pro-rata for part-time roles). We have an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks), BUPA private health insurance as well as cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees, etc. plus a 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous shopping, and leisure discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many lovely 5-star reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor.

If you are interested in this exciting role and working with a well-established independent family-run business, please call Fiona Stephens on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.

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Part-time Call Centre Registered Veterinary Nurse – Woodford Green, Essex

Job Code: Call Centre RVN

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We’re looking for a diligent, client-focussed and forward-looking qualified RVN to join our friendly contact centre team in Woodford Green, on the Essex/London borders to offer telemedicine consultations and advice to clients across our group.

This new role is an exciting one and forms part of a fast-expanding contact centre team looking to engage and delight clients by making it easier and production to access some of our vet services by telephone and video consultations. You’ll be a great communicator, proactive, and assume responsibility in ensuring that our clients and patients receive the very best care. You’ll also be involved in the creation of recorded and written client information to help enhance and help develop the telemedicine service and some insurance administration tasks.

The position is for 30 hours per week including some Saturday mornings and is office-based. If you can demonstrate commitment to working to the highest clinical standards, dedication to delivering excellent client care (preferably having independent nurse consultation experience), and a desire to help and support both clients and colleagues, then we’d love to hear from you.

We offer competitive pay and a very supportive working environment. Our industry-leading benefits package includes increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractor fees, etc. and an employee assistance programme, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees. Transport links are good; the Contact Centre offices have on-site parking and are a short distance from Woodford Underground Station and the A406 North Circular Road.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late 90’s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and please take a few minutes to look at as our numerous 4 and 5-star employee reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working for a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more please click the apply button now or for more information or for an informal chat please call Jodi Dolan, Contact Centre Manager on 020 8506 5995.

Mile End

Part-time Receptionist – Mile End, London

Job Code: PT Receptionist Mile End

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Our Mile End practice is looking for an experienced part-time veterinary receptionist with administration experience. The position is for 25 hours per week and there is some flexibility as to how these hours may be spread across the weekdays only.

The practice has always been extremely popular within the local community and has grown from strength to strength over the years. We are situated opposite Mile End Park and a very short walk from Mile End Station.

As we have many new and existing clients to support, and as we are expanding our clinical team, we are looking for someone to join the team and assist us with administrative work, such as managing the diary, making and receiving phone calls, processing insurance forms, and supplying clients with information and keeping records up to date. This role will involve the use of our own purpose-designed IT system, managing e-mails, and utilising other channels of communication. You will receive training in all our systems, but you will require previous experience using technology. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role within the veterinary industry or a clinical setting and will demonstrate a passion for customer service, communication, and organisation. The role involves a high degree of face-to-face contact with our clients, so we are looking for someone with confidence in communicating, an ability to be empathetic, and a passion for supporting clients and their pet’s wellbeing.

We look after our colleagues with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, opticians, chiropractic fees, etc. 24-hour employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, plus generous staff, shopping and leisure discounts.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we’re really proud of our many 5* reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business and would like to know more, please apply now with a cover letter and CV! If you do not hear from us, please assume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in your application.

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Receptionist – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London

Job Code: Receptionist WVH

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time receptionist to join an experienced front-of-house team at our Wanstead hospital. The role involves a high level of face-to-face contact with our clients so you must have the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide excellent standards of care and a personal touch. Our ideal candidate has previous client-care experience with a minimum of 1-year’s veterinary reception experience.

This role is a full-time, 40 hours position, varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and some bank holidays.

We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. All our receptionists are members of the British Veterinary Receptionist Association and CPD is provided with this membership.

Wanstead offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice. Westfield, Stratford, and Central London are easily accessible via the Central Line.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; over 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5 -star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business apply now! If you do not hear from us, please assume, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

Receptionist (Mat Cover) – Mandeville Veterinary Hospital, London

Job Code: Receptionist MVH

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a maternity cover position for a full-time experienced receptionist to join the front-of-house team at our Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt, West London. 

The role involves a high level of face-to-face contact with our clients so you must have the confidence, empathy, and experience to provide excellent standards of care and a personal touch. Our ideal candidate will have previous client-care experience within the veterinary industry.

This role is a full-time, 40 hours position, varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and some bank holidays.

We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our Simplyhealth Cashback Plan which provides cashback/refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees, etc. plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. We also have a 24-hour employee assistance service. All our receptionists are members of the British Veterinary Receptionist Association and CPD is provided with this membership.

Mandeville offers a friendly and fun working environment and has great transport links: Northolt tube is only 3 minutes away. We provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, and referral service to our clients, and our local network of 10 branches, and work to the highest clinical standards.

Goddard Veterinary Group is a family-run practice and was started in 1952 by Arthur Goddard. His son Philip took over the reins in the late ‘90s and remains the practice principal. We are now the largest family-run veterinary practice in the UK and have 44 branches, 3 hospitals, and our own nursing college. We have a great reputation for looking after our staff; 20% of our team have been with us 10 years or more and we are proud of our many 5-star reviews on Indeed!

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business apply now! If you do not hear from us, please assume, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.