We operate from 44 practices and three 24 hour hospitals within the Greater London area and have opportunities to suit all levels of experience. We are always interested to hear from people that are passionate about patient and client care, and who seek interesting and rewarding roles in practice. We value our staff and provide a friendly and supportive working environment to promote strong and long-lasting relationships.
We have a range of opportunities from sole-charge to hospital positions and offer part-time working in many of our practices.
Veterinary Surgeon – Lovely Multi-Vet Practice 25 minutes from Central London, Chalfont St Peter
Chalfont St Peter
Veterinary Surgeon – Lovely Multi-Vet Practice 25 minutes from Central London, Chalfont St Peter
Job Code: Chalfont Vet
Are you looking for a picturesque village location in which to work, with great travel links into Central London and a friendly supportive multi-vet practice with great clinical standards?
There is no sole charge, no night work or on call as emergencies outside opening hours are attended to at the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt. We are looking for an experienced vet, ideally with a surgical bias, who is comfortable with most first opinion soft tissue surgeries, to join our friendly practice in Chalfont St Peter. The position is full-time, 4 days a week and alternate Saturday mornings.
This well-established community-focused practice presents an exciting opportunity to develop your career and work alongside a long-standing, professional and committed team. The practice benefits from dental and digital x-ray, separate dog and cat wards, excellent in-house lab and our own visiting imaging specialist. You are also well supported by the excellent facilities available at the Mandeville Hospital including CT, ultrasound, endoscopes and intensive care equipment. The hospital also has experienced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeons, and specialists in ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging.
The successful candidates will have a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and will have a great track record of an ability to foster strong relationships with their clients. Salary is around £50K, depending on experience, plus a generous £2000 CPD allowance and 5 days paid CPD. 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 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, chiropody fees etc., plus generous 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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
Chalfont St. Peter is an affluent and pretty village just to the west of London. Travel is easy with Heathrow close by, an excellent rail link from Gerrards Cross into central London (25 minutes) and the Midlands and road access to the M40 and M25 nearby.
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 for an informal chat on 07507694673.
Apply nowNight Vet – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (Attractive Rota Pattern)
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Night Vet – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (Attractive Rota Pattern)
Job Code: Night Vet Wanstead
Love nights but want a great work-life balance with an attractive rota pattern and an excellent salary?
A great career opportunity has arisen to join the friendly team at our busy small animal RCVS accredited 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 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.
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 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, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. Attractive accommodation is also available, 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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
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 Stephenson 07507694673 for an informal chat .
Apply nowVeterinary Surgeon – West Ham
West Ham
Veterinary Surgeon – West Ham
Job Code: West Ham Vet
Most jobs say ‘Looking for a great work life balance? ‘but this one really will deliver! Our popular West Ham practice is going through an exciting time as we’re expanding from a single vet branch to a two-vet practice, giving us the opportunity to create a rota designed especially for the vet who would love a rewarding, satisfying career but also a home life too and a chance to take advantage of the wonderful city of London!!
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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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 as a great employer!
Our West Ham branch is extremely popular within the local community and has grown from strength to strength. It’s situated in a vibrant and developing area, close to Stratford with all the shops you could wish for and the Olympic park on your doorstep. We have a really established clinical team; Emma our lovely head nurse has been with the practice 15 years and Charlotte, our other qualified RVN, 5 years. We also have the help of two fantastic SVN’s Claire and Chloe, who are training at our nurse college and Zulpha our degree nurse. The practice also has a resident practice cat called Mr Hats! We have all the usual toys in order to work your cases up to a high standard, including a shiny new dental x-ray. There is also the case load to undertake a certificate at West ham and this would be fully supported.
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 role is 4 days a week with a long weekend with either a Monday or Friday off. Saturdays are only 1:3. Three of the days you will be working with a second vet but will be sole charge on the 4th day, however you will be fully supported by our RCVS accredited Tier 3 hospital in Wanstead. On the two- vet days, you will benefit from either a late start or an early finish. There is no overnight work. We would love you to support our hospital colleagues on a 1:8 Sunday day time rota. Wanstead hospital has fantastic facilities including a state-of-the-art CT, excellent ultrasound, scopes, an array of specialists and provides a great place to develop your ECC skills and experience a busy hospital environment.
There is an excellent salary available that is dependent on your experience. We also have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), £2000 CPD allowance, BUPA private health insurance as well as cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping, leisure and pet care discounts. We also throw great staff parties, which have included Madame Tussaud’s and Tower Bridge!!
If you are interested in joining us and would like more information, please Dr Fiona Stephens a call on 07507 694673 for an informal chat or apply now.
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Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time Tooting, South London
Tooting
Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time Tooting, South London
Job Code: Tooting Vet PT
Our lovely Tooting practice is looking for an experienced part-time vet who is seeking a rewarding, satisfying career but also a home life too and a chance to take advantage of the wonderful city of London!
The practice is extremely popular within the local community and has grown from strength to strength. It’s situated in a vibrant area, 10 minutes walk from Tooting Broadway Tube and the fantastic bars and restaurants of Tooting Market. We have a really established clinical team; Lana our head vet has been with the practice for over 8 years. Bobby our senior nurse trained with Goddard Vet Group and took over as senior nurse at Tooting in 2018. We also have the help of our fantastic SVN Toni, and Hannah and Joe our Veterinary Nursing Assistants. We have all the usual toys in order to work your cases up to a high standard and our hospital in Wimbledon is just 15 minutes away.
The role is 3 days a week and 1: 3 Saturdays. Two of the days you will be working with a second vet but will be sole charge on the 3rd day, however you will be fully supported by our RCVS accredited Tier 3 hospital in Wimbledon. There is no overnight work or OOH. The 1:3 Saturdays are at our Wimbledon hospital, where you would be working with one of the regular hospital vets and a large team of experienced nurses. The hospital has excellent facilities and provides a great place to develop your skills and experience a busy hospital environment.
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?
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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
There is an excellent salary available dependent on your experience. We also have a great benefits package including increasing holiday allowance (up to 6 weeks!), £2000 CPD allowance, BUPA private health insurance as well as cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping, leisure and pet care discounts. We also throw great staff parties, which have included Madame Tussaud’s and Tower Bridge!
If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established family-owned business and would like to know more, please call Fiona Stephens for an informal chat on 07507694673 or apply now!
Apply nowVeterinary Surgeon – Part-time Float Role SW London and Surrey
No Location Specified
Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time Float Role SW London and Surrey
Love the variety of locuming but not the financial insecurity? We have the perfect role for you in our well-established independent family run practice! We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon two-to-three 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 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 cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping, leisure and pet care discounts. We also throw great staff parties which have included Madame Tussaud’s and Tower Bridge!
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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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 now.
Apply nowVeterinary Surgeon – Float Role East London
No Location Specified
Veterinary Surgeon – Float Role East London
Job Code: Float Vet East London
Love the variety of locuming but not the financial insecurity? We have the perfect role for you in our well-established independent family run practice!
We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our team and float throughout East London. This is a flexible position and would suit both full or part-time work. A varied and diverse role 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 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 cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping, leisure and pet care discounts. We also throw great staff parties which have included Madame Tussaud’s and Tower Bridge!!
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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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 now.
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Part-time Veterinary Surgeon (Emergency & Critical Care, Nights) – Northolt, NW London
Mandeville Veterinary Hospital
Part-time Veterinary Surgeon (Emergency & Critical Care, Nights) – Northolt, NW London
Job Code: ECC Vet Northolt
Love ECC work but want a good work-life balance? We are looking for an experienced night vet to join our dynamic and friendly team at the recently refurbished Mandeville Hospital our RCVS accredited hospital in Northolt West London.
We have all the toys; CT, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, intensive care equipment and much much more! A varied caseload can be expected from our large number of branches and subscriber practices and we have experienced orthopaedic surgeons and our own specialists in ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging.
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.
Excellent salary and benefits package; including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA health insurance and cashback and generous shopping discounts!
Mandeville offers a friendly and fun working environment with a very sociable and outgoing team. Come and find out why we’re known as the fun region!
If you would like to discuss this exciting and flexible opportunity further please call Mattea Lenhoff or Alonso Dupuy, on 0208 845 5677.
Apply nowPart-time ECC Vet – Stone Lion Hospital, Wimbledon SW London
Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital
Part-time ECC Vet – Stone Lion Hospital, Wimbledon SW London
We are looking for an experienced part-time vet to join the emergency and critical care team 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.
The current rota proposed is 6 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 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 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, chiropody fees etc., plus generous shopping and leisure discounts.
If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business please apply now!
Apply nowSaturday Daytime Vets Required – North West, East and South West London
No Location Specified
Saturday Daytime Vets Required – North West, East and South West London
We are seeking experienced veterinary surgeons to join our team and provide weekend daytime cover at our RCVS accredited hospitals in Wimbledon, Wanstead and Northolt. We also have some regular Saturday branch roles available.
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.
There is great diagnostic support with a new CT scanner, diploma holders in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service (at Wanstead and Mandeville), a commercial laboratory (at Wanstead), 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.
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, chiropody fees etc, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts.
If you are interested in these rewarding roles and working with a well-established independent family-run business or would like more information please call Dr Fiona Stephens on 07507 694 673 or apply now.
Apply nowAs a nurse with the Goddard Veterinary Group, you will have the opportunity to utilise your skills to the fullest potential.
Night RVN – Wanstead Hospital
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Night RVN – Wanstead Hospital
Job Code: Night RVN Wanstead
Love emergency and critical care (ECC) work but also looking for a great work-life balance? Looking to fulfil your potential as an RVN? We have an exciting opportunity for a Night RVN at our independent RVCS accredited small animal hospital in Wanstead.
The role involves;
Our ideal candidate must have;
Previous experience in a hospital environment would be an advantage
The hospital sees a large and varied caseload and our nurses are actively encouraged to advance their careers with our generous CPD package.
We are offering a competitive salary and profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc., plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. Paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees.
Wanstead Hospital provides 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. 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.
To help you make the most of your fantastic rota, 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, alternatively, make the most of your free time with Epping Forest on your doorstep.
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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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 and working with a well-established independent family -run business and would like to know more, please contact Nicola Barrigan on 020 8989 7744 or apply now.
Closing date: Friday 14th February 2020
Interviews: W/C Monday 24th February 2020
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Nursing Manager – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Nursing Manager – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London
Job Code: Nursing Manager WVH
Are you an experienced Head Nurse who is ready to take the next step up in their career?
As Nursing Manager, you will be responsible for leading our large team of highly skilled nurses and veterinary care assistants at our busy RCVS accredited Hospital in Wanstead East London. Working closely with the Hospital Manager and Hospital Administrator, the role will ensure that the nursing team is managed and supported to ensure that the practice is able to deliver on its commitment to providing the highest standards of clinical care and service for our clients and their pets. As part of the management team you will contribute to the development of policy and strategy for the hospital and our practice.
This is a unique role which will allow you to build on your clinical knowledge and skills as an RVN but also your skills as a leader and manager of people. The hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, although there is some flexibility around start and finish time.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished RVN who has had previous experience in managing the performance of a nursing team and is a capable organiser who is able to able to provide support and motivation to a highly skilled and enthusiastic team working in a demanding and fast-moving veterinary hospital environment. You will have an understanding of good clinical governance, RCVS Practice Standards requirements and be able to contribute positively to our philosophy of continual improvement.
At Goddard Veterinary Group we believe very strongly in career development and there is ample opportunity to undertake further study and qualifications to develop your leadership and managerial skills further.
We are offering a very competitive salary and profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc., plus generous 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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
Wanstead Hospital provides 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. There are great transport connections, and is easily accessible from Wanstead and Snaresbrook (Central Line) tube stations. If travelling by car the practice is within easy reach of the M25, M11 and the North Circular Road. Wanstead itself offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice.
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 contact Dr Fiona Stephens for an informal and confidential chat on 07507 694673 or apply now.
Apply nowDeputy Head Nurse – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Deputy Head Nurse – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Job Code: DHN WVH
A rewarding career opportunity exists to support our current Head Nurse in leading our highly-skilled nursing team at our well-equipped independent first, second and referral small animal hospital in Wanstead, East London. This is a unique role that will allow you to embrace and enhance your clinical skills with our large and varied caseload while providing a fully-supported opportunity to advance existing line management skills alongside our dedicated Head Nurse. The successful candidate will be an experienced RVN, able to adopt logical thought processes while working in an ever-changing environment and will share our philosophy of practising to the highest clinical standards and providing excellent client care.
The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to assist in motivating a highly skilled team of RVNs, SVNs and VCAs. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership skills to enable them to effectively deputise for the Head Nurse when required. Previous hospital or referral centre and Clinical Coach experience would be ideal. There would be minimal OOH duties and no night work. The role is 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, with no weekend shifts. It is a 4 week rolling rota of three 9-6pm shifts and one week of lates (11-8pm/12-9pm). Each week the Deputy Nurse will cover one day (not fixed, day of the week will vary) of being Charge Nurse (8.30am-5.30pm shift).
We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our SimplyHealth Cashback Plan which provides cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees etc, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees!
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 or alternatively, make the most of your free time with a relaxing walk through Epping Forest which is on your doorstep.
If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business apply now!
Closing date: 31st January 2020
Interviews: Week commencing 17th February 2020
Apply nowRVN – Mandeville Veterinary Hospital
Mandeville Veterinary Hospital
RVN – Mandeville Veterinary Hospital
A rewarding career opportunity exists to join the friendly nursing 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.
We value our 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.
The rota involves some weekend work but no nights or on-call. Mandeville Veterinary Hospital 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.
Excellent salary and benefit-package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our SimplyHealth Cashback Plan which provides cash back / 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! Accommodation 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! Great transport links into Central London (Northolt tube 3 minutes’ walk) and close to Heathrow.
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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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 with a well-established independent family-run business please call Tanya Wicks Head Nurse on 02088455677 or apply now!
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RVN – Wanstead Hospital
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
RVN – Wanstead Hospital
Job Code: RVN WVH
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RVN at our well-equipped independent first, second and referral small animal hospital in Wanstead. 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. 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 would be suitable for newly qualified or experienced veterinary nurse looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment.
We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our SimplyHealth Cashback Plan which provides cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractor fees etc, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees! Accommodation is potentially available close to the practice.
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, alternatively, make the most of your free time with a relaxing walk through Epping Forest.
If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business apply now!
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Float Roles available NW and East London
No Location Specified
Float Roles available NW and East London
Love the variety of locuming but not the financial insecurity? Are you an experienced registered RVN? If so, we have the perfect role for you in our well-established independent family run practice!
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 benefit 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 are 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 benefit package including increasing holiday allowance, generous CPD allowance, RCVS and BVNA fees paid, Simply Health Cash Plan which provides cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc., plus generous shopping and leisure discounts. Accommodation available if needed.
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.
Apply nowRVN Wanstead Hospital (Saturday Reception Nurse)
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
RVN Wanstead Hospital (Saturday Reception Nurse)
Job Code: RVN WVH Saturdays
Unable to work week days or wanting to work some extra Saturdays? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, permanent RVN at our well-equipped independent first, second and referral small animal hospital in Wanstead. The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of RVN’s, student nurses and reception team front-of-house, to provide a high standard of care for our clients and their pets.
This is a Saturday position working 9am-6pm on a weekly basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, running our nursing clinics; preparing repeat prescriptions; triaging emergencies; providing advice to clients in person or by telephone and assisting clinicians in consultations.
There is the opportunity for job share with this role.
We offer an excellent benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, enrolment on to our SimplyHealth Cashback Plan which provides cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optical and chiropractor fees, plus generous shopping and leisure discounts, fully funded CPD and paid BVNA and RCVS registration fees!
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 Nicola Barrigan on 0208 989 7744 or apply now !
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Mandeville Veterinary Hospital
Part-time RVNs for weekend work only – Northolt, NW London
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.
Apply now Mandeville Veterinary HospitalMany of our veterinary nurses joined the Group as Nursing Assistants. We are proud to offer a career path from these entry positions all the way to qualification as a nurse.
We offer a variety of opportunities to support our clinical teams.
Nursing Manager – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Nursing Manager – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London
Job Code: Nursing Manager WVH
Are you an experienced Head Nurse who is ready to take the next step up in their career?
As Nursing Manager, you will be responsible for leading our large team of highly skilled nurses and veterinary care assistants at our busy RCVS accredited Hospital in Wanstead East London. Working closely with the Hospital Manager and Hospital Administrator, the role will ensure that the nursing team is managed and supported to ensure that the practice is able to deliver on its commitment to providing the highest standards of clinical care and service for our clients and their pets. As part of the management team you will contribute to the development of policy and strategy for the hospital and our practice.
This is a unique role which will allow you to build on your clinical knowledge and skills as an RVN but also your skills as a leader and manager of people. The hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, although there is some flexibility around start and finish time.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished RVN who has had previous experience in managing the performance of a nursing team and is a capable organiser who is able to able to provide support and motivation to a highly skilled and enthusiastic team working in a demanding and fast-moving veterinary hospital environment. You will have an understanding of good clinical governance, RCVS Practice Standards requirements and be able to contribute positively to our philosophy of continual improvement.
At Goddard Veterinary Group we believe very strongly in career development and there is ample opportunity to undertake further study and qualifications to develop your leadership and managerial skills further.
We are offering a very competitive salary and profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc., plus generous 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 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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
Wanstead Hospital provides 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. There are great transport connections, and is easily accessible from Wanstead and Snaresbrook (Central Line) tube stations. If travelling by car the practice is within easy reach of the M25, M11 and the North Circular Road. Wanstead itself offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice.
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 contact Dr Fiona Stephens for an informal and confidential chat on 07507 694673 or apply now.
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Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
Hospital Manager – Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, East London
Job Code: WVH Hospital manager
After 13 years with us, the fantastic Ellie has relocated to Suffolk; creating an exciting career opportunity to join the UK’s largest private practice as Hospital Manager at Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, the flagship hospital of the Goddard Veterinary Group.
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, our own nursing college, kennels, cattery and hydrotherapy centre. 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!
At our Wanstead hospital we offer first opinion, 24-hour emergency and critical care, and referral services to our clients and local network of branches and neighbouring practices in East London. We have a 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 on site.
This exciting and varied role would ideally suit a veterinary manager with the skills to manage and lead a talented and driven team of vets, nurses and receptionists. A clinical background would be advantageous and previous experience in the management of a hospital or larger practice is preferred, but the role might also be suitable to a veterinary surgeon with some relevant experience.
Do you have a passion for veterinary practice, the ability to make a difference, a caring but can-do attitude and great people skills? Are you keen to offer supportive care to your colleagues; whilst meeting financial objectives and ensuring high and improving standards of service for your valued clientele and their pets? Do you possess strong all-round ability in maintaining standards that meet Practice Standard Scheme requirements at hospital level?
We are offering a very competitive salary and profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, BUPA private health care plus cash back / refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropody fees etc., plus generous shopping and leisure discounts.
At Goddard Veterinary Group we believe very strongly in career development and there is ample opportunity to undertake further study and qualifications.
The hospital has great transport connections, and is easily accessible from Wanstead and Snaresbrook (Central Line) tube stations. If travelling by car the practice is within easy reach of the M25, M11 and the North Circular Road. Wanstead itself offers a beautiful high street with a range of pubs, restaurants and shops all within a short walking distance of the practice.
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 contact Dr Fiona Stephens for an informal and confidential chat on or apply now.
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Due to holidays and sick leave we are always looking for vets and nurses to work in a locum capacity. This may be for a day or a couple of weeks but we are also happy to plan for longer periods thus allowing you to settle into the area and enjoy what London has to offer.
For locum work within our branches and hospitals in these areas please contact our Locum Coordinator, Jean Thomson.
For locum work within our branches and hospitals in this area please contact our Locum Coordinator, Jenny Everton.
If we don’t have any locum positions available please visit the website of SynergyVets Recruitment where we know you will receive the best of attention.
As an A1 Home Office approved sponsor, we are sometimes able to help non-EU veterinary surgeons obtain a Tier 2 working visa. If you are considering coming to work in the UK please email vacancies@goddardvetgroup.co.uk with a CV and some personal details and we will contact you. And remember, if you under 30 years of age and from Australia, Canada or New Zealand you may be eligible for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa which enables you to work in the UK for two years. Check with your local visa application centre.