Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon

Goddard Veterinary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Relocation assistance

Up to £2,000 CPD budget (pro rata)

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Goddard Veterinary Group is seeking a confident GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy Walthamstow practice on a part-time basis. The role is 22 hours per week across Monday and Tuesday, with 10-hour shifts and some weekend/OOH commitments.

You will be part of a small, supportive team and have the opportunity to train as an Official Veterinarian (OV) with robust backing from the network. The Walthamstow clinic offers a varied first-opinion caseload, including soft tissue surgery and dental

Qualifications

• Confident GP Veterinary Surgeon with experience in busy GP settings.
• Comfortable handling a varied first-opinion caseload, including soft tissue surgery and dentals.
• Ability to work independently while seeking support when needed and building strong client relationships.
• Enthusiastic about training as an Official Veterinarian (OV) with support from the team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and clinical examinations with clear treatment recommendations.
• Perform routine surgery and dental procedures within competence.
• Prescribe and dispense medications in line with current regulations.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and escalate cases when needed.
• Collaborate with RVNs and the wider nursing team to ensure excellent patient care.
• Support a busy, close-knit team in a first-opinion setting.

Skills

Confident GP Veterinary Surgeon

General soft tissue surgery

Dental procedures

Client relationship building

Independent working

Team collaboration

OV training readiness

Job description

We’re looking for a confident GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy Walthamstow practice on a part-time basis.

This is a replacement role within an established team, working Monday and Tuesday on 10-hour shifts, with the opportunity to become part of a really busy and varied first-opinion practice.

If you’re a vet who enjoys a good GP caseload and is comfortable getting stuck into general surgery and dentals, this could be a great fit.

About your new role!

Walthamstow is a large, vibrant town in northeast London, with plenty going on both inside and outside the practice. You’ll find everything from the famous Walthamstow Market and Walthamstow Village to independent pubs, restaurants and the Blackhorse Beer Mile. So there’s plenty to keep you occupied when you’re not in scrubs!

Our Walthamstow practice is a very busy clinic, so this is a role for someone who enjoys a varied caseload and likes being kept on their toes.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team made up of:

• 2 Veterinary Surgeons
• 3 RVNs
• 2 SVNs
• 1 VCA

There’s also parking directly outside the practice, which is always worth shouting about when you’re working in London!

The practice is well equipped for first-opinion work and you’ll have the wider Goddard network behind you when cases need additional support.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working in a busy GP environment.

You’ll need to be comfortable with:

• A varied first-opinion caseload
• General soft tissue surgery
• Dental procedures
• Working independently while knowing when to ask for support
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Working collaboratively as part of a busy clinical team

You’ll also need to be willing to train as an OV (Official Veterinarian), with support provided as you develop into the role.

As a Veterinary Surgeon, some of your duties will include:

• Carrying out consultations, thoroughly examining patients and making appropriate management and treatment recommendations.
• Performing routine surgery and dental procedures within your level of competence.
• Prescribing and dispensing medication in accordance with current legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Keeping clear, accurate and thorough clinical records.
• Recognising when cases require further investigation or referral and using the wider Goddard network appropriately.
• Providing a high standard of patient and client care.
• Working closely with the RVN and wider nursing team to ensure patients receive excellent care.
• Helping maintain a supportive and collaborative team environment.

This role is 22 hours per week (average), worked across Monday and Tuesday, with 10-hour shifts. There are also some weekend and OOH commitments:

• 1:4 Saturday
• 1:16 Sunday at Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
• 2 OOH shifts per 8 weeks
• OOH shifts may include Saturday 6pm–9:30pm at Wanstead Veterinary Hospital as an in-person shift
• Any applicable time back will be provided in line with the rota arrangements.

A little snippet of the benefits...

The salary band for this role is £42,000 to £67,000 FTE, depending on experience.

For this 22-hour-per-week role, your salary will be pro rata based on your contracted hours.

As a Goddard Vet, you’ll also receive:

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays, (Pro rata)
• Generous relocation assistance, where applicable
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year, plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave, (Pro Rata)
• Private medical healthcare insurance with Bupa
• Support from experienced clinical and regional teams
• Access to the wider Goddard hospital network

Think this could be your next move?

If you’re an experienced GP vet looking for a part-time role where you can get stuck into a busy caseload, work alongside an established team and still have plenty of variety in your week, we’d love to hear from you.