Part-time Veterinary Surgeon

goeasy Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 52,650; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Generous relocation assistance

CPD budget

Private Medical Insurance

Colleague introduction reward

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cashback plan

Professional membership fees covered

Job summary

goeasy Ltd in Barking is looking for a vet to join the team on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. This sole charge role includes a weekend rotation and provides opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate closely with nursing colleagues and have access to advanced diagnostic support.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,100 to £52,650 with benefits like 6.6 weeks of annual leave, CPD budget, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Confident in providing full GP service as a sole charge veterinarian.
• Experience with surgical and dental procedures preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical notes and adhere to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and examine pets thoroughly.
• Perform surgeries within personal competence.
• Maintain and dispense medications according to legislation.
• Record and manage accurate clinical histories.
• Support collaborative team environment and operations.

Skills

Surgery

Dentistry

Evidence-based decision making

Consultation skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are barking mad for Barking (sorry for the obvious pun there!) and the team are looking for a vet to join them every Wednesday or Thursday and Friday.

About your new role!

On the outskirts of urban Essex, and within a 10‑minute drive of beautiful and bustling Wanstead is our first opinion GP Barking practice, where they are looking for a vet to complete the team on a 2‑day week basis. If you were looking for 4 days, we would be happy to explore “add‑on” options in the region.

This role is Wednesday or Thursday and Friday and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:8 Sunday rotation in Wanstead Hospital. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank holiday per year and be included in the last resort on‑call rotation (pro rata).

This is a sole charge position, and we are looking for a vet who can confidently provide a full GP service. Having a bias in surgery and dentals would be a bonus for the branch due to its caseload! In addition to digital X‑ray, the practice is also equipped with dental X‑ray to aid in your oral cases.

As a sole charge branch vet some of your duties will include:

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations which are based on best practice and are evidence‑based and in accordance with GVG protocols.
• Perform surgery on cases as appropriate and within boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are accurate, comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Be prepared to refer cases in a timely manner, in the first instance to a GVG Hospital, when there is an inability to undertake a case for whatever reason.
• Help to maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Work alongside your RVN to ensure branch meetings are scheduled and the clinics SOPs are being actioned.
• Oversee the consulting and surgical/diagnostic diary in compliance with company policies.

You will have the full support from your nursing colleagues, regional manager and regional head vet for any additional operational and clinical support you may need.

Barking is also well supported clinically by Wanstead 24‑hour hospital that provides its surrounding branches with invaluable OOH and internal referral care.

There is state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic support at Wanstead, including CT, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.

If commuting via public transport, the practice is a mere 6 minute walk from the Barking overground and circle line, making all other areas of London easily accessible.

Now let’s delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary band for this sole charge position inclusive of a weekend rotation, averaging 23.4 hours is £35,100 to £52,650 (£60,000 to £90,000 FTE) depending on prior experience and allowing room for professional growth within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• CPD budget every year
• 5 days’ paid CPD leave every year (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVNs)
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cashback plan. Refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more
• Professional membership fees covered

About us

In 2022, we celebrated our 70th anniversary and now have 46 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues, and our forward‑looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings with our board of directors communicating real‑time updates and taking polls with live Q&As to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative decisions for our people. All our senior managers are mental health first aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all new starters.