Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 52,650; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CPD budget

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Goddard Vet Group in Barking seeks a sole-charge GP veterinarian to join the team for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with additional weekend rotation via Wanstead Hospital where needed.

You will work closely with RVNs, enjoy access to digital and dental radiography, and benefit from state-of-the-art diagnostics while providing full GP services.

Qualifications

• Provides sole-charge GP veterinary services.
• Bias in surgery/dentistry would be a bonus for the branch.
• Experience in private practice or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pet consultations and make evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Perform surgery within competence and overnight-care boundaries.
• Prescribe and dispense medications per legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Maintain thorough clinical notes and pet histories for team use.
• Refer complex cases to GVG Hospital when needed.
• Collaborate with RVN and schedule clinics to follow SOPs.

Skills

Clinical consultations

Surgical procedures

Radiography

Dentistry

RCVS guidance

Tools

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

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 SOP’s 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)
• 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

If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at [e-mail] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.