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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 principle. 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 4^th 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.

Chalfont St Peter

Veterinary Surgeon – Part Time and Full Time Position in 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 seeking two experienced vets to join our friendly practice in Chalfont St Peter. We have a part -time position available for 2 days a week and alternate Saturday mornings (9-12pm) and a full-time position for 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, excellent 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. In return we can offer an excellent and competitive salary including 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 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.

Chalfont St. Peter is an affluent and pretty village just to the west of London. Travel is easy with 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 either of these rewarding roles 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

Epsom Downs

Veterinary Surgeon – Epsom Downs

Job Code: Epsom Downs Vet

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced vet to lead the team and make their mark in this independent, friendly and successful clinic situated in the picturesque and affluent Epsom Downs. The surgery is in a lovely location right next to the racecourse but also just a 2 minute walk from Tattenham Corner station with a direct link to London Bridge.

We have a very happy working environment, as well as wonderful, bonded clients. We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer our clients, and always work to the highest standards. The clinic is a training practice and you are fully supported by an experienced RVN, receptionist and SVN.

The practice benefits from a comprehensive in-house Idexx lab suite, digital and dental x-ray, portable ultrasound and tonometer are also readily available from our sister branch in neighbouring Ewell. The role is 4 days a week and only 1:4 Saturdays. There is no overnight work or on call. We would love you to support our hospital colleagues at our RCVS accredited tier 3 hospital in Wimbledon Village on a 1:10 Sunday day time rota. Stone Lion Hospital has great 24 hr facilities including an excellent ultrasound, scopes, dental x-ray, laparoscopic equipment and an array of specialists and provides a great environment to develop your ECC skills. The branch role is sole charge but is fully supported by the hospital team.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced vet with a passion for all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice and a great track record of fostering strong relationships with their clients. In return we can offer an excellent and competitive salary in the region of £50-£60k plus a generous CPD allowance of £2000. We are happy to support vets with their individual interests. Goddard Veterinary Group sees CPD as an investment in the individual as well as for the practice, and is also keen to fund and support study for certificate qualifications above our standard package. We have great benefits; 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. Spacious accommodation is also available.

If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established independent family-run business apply now!

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.

• Part time rota (12 nights in 8 weeks) 
• Excellent salary and benefits
• Accommodation available
• Certificates supported

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.

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.

No Location Specified

Veterinary Surgeon – Float Role NW and 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!

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; 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. Attractive accommodation available if needed.

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, working with a family-run business and would like to know more please call Fiona Stephens on 07507694673.

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.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital

RVN Surgical Interest – 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 are looking for a compassionate nurse with a strong interest in surgical nursing and anaesthesia. 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.

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!

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!

Kennington

Senior Veterinary Nurse – Kennington, South London

Job Code: RVN Kennington

We are seeking an experienced RVN to lead the lovely nursing team in this small, friendly, and very successful clinic. Our Kennington practice is located in a vibrant and popular area, just a short walk from Oval and Vauxhall.

Are you someone who is organised, efficient and confident in all GP nursing duties? Are you capable of establishing strong relationships with colleagues, patients and our clients? Training is important to us, so we are looking for someone willing to be a clinical coach. Full training will be given if you have no prior coaching experience.  No nights or on call as this service is provided by our Tier 3 Hospital in Wimbledon. May suit a candidate taking their first steps into team leadership.

Excellent salary for the right candidate! 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.

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 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.

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 !

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.

Tottenham

Student Veterinary Nurse – Tottenham, North London

We are looking for a Student Veterinary Nurse for our Tottenham branch. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an excellent 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 is essential and a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) qualification is preferable. If you hold the VCA qualification your Student Nurse training would start in January 2020. If you do not have the VCA qualification we could potentially put you forward for this course in the Summer.

This position is for full time hours including 1 in 2 Saturday mornings.

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 great opportunity to work in a busy branch and the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible and willing to work at all levels.

Our people are our greatest asset so we look after them with a profession-leading benefits package including increasing holiday allowance, 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 below with a covering letter and CV.

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 principle. 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.