Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon

Goddard Veterinary Group; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CPD budget

Private medical insurance

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Goddard Veterinary Group's South Woodford practice in East London is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join on a part-time basis. The role offers independence with sole charge on most days and strong support from an experienced Senior Vet and an excellent nursing team.

The rota includes a 1 in 4 branch Saturday and 1 in 8 Sunday rotation at Wanstead Hospital, with hospital induction, 24-hour referral support, and opportunities for CPD funding. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Vet GDP and be registered with the RCVS.
• Experience with GP surgeries and sole-charge duties is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pet consultations and provide evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform GP surgery within personal competence and overnight-care boundaries.
• Prescribe and dispense medications in line with current regulations.
• Record thorough clinical notes to support continuity of care.
• Refer complex cases promptly to a GVG Hospital when needed.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Clinical examinations

GP surgery

Sole charge capability

Team collaboration

Education

Vet GDP completed

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Welcome to South Woodford! Nestled in one of East London's leafiest suburbs, our long-established first opinion practice is looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join the team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking for a varied caseload, a supportive team and the chance to build lasting relationships with both clients and patients.

About your new role

We're looking for someone who enjoys the independence that sole charge brings but also values collaboration on an average of 30 hours per week, as you'll work alongside our highly experienced Senior Vet on your crossover day and be supported by an exceptional nursing team who know the practice inside out.

You'll become part of a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together, where clinical discussions are encouraged and everyone pulls together to deliver the highest standard of patient care.

Your rota includes a 1 in 4 branch Saturday and a 1 in 8 Sunday rotation at our Wanstead Hospital, along with up to two bank holidays each year. Once you've settled into the role, you'll also join the last resort on-call at Wanstead. To help you feel confident before your first hospital shift, we'll include a dedicated hospital induction day as part of your onboarding.

Clinical support is never far away. Alongside the guidance of our experienced Regional Manager and Regional Head Vet, you'll have the backing of our 24-hour Wanstead Hospital for complex referrals and out-of-hours care, ensuring you can focus on providing the very best care for your patients.

South Woodford offers the best of both worlds. The practice is just an eight-minute walk from the Central Line, making commuting into central London easy, while Epping Forest is only a short drive away when you're ready to swap the city for a countryside walk. The bustling high street, packed with cafés, restaurants and independent shops, means there's plenty to enjoy outside of work too.

As a branch veterinary surgeon, 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 GP 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.

What we offer you

The salary band for this position depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role is £45,000 to £72,000 (full-time equivalent based on 40-hours per week).

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days' paid CPD leave (pro rata if part-time)
• Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

Vet GDP completed, Confident with GP Surgery and Sole Charge.