Veterinary Surgeon

goeasy Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Generous relocation assistance

CPD budget every year

5 days’ paid CPD leave every year

Private Medical Insurance

Colleague introduction reward

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cashback plan

Professional membership fees covered

Job summary

goeasy Ltd is seeking a veterinary surgeon for their Kingston practice, offering a competitive salary between £60,000 and £75,000 FTE, depending on experience. The position ensures manageable caseloads with support from a dedicated team, including an RVN. The role features a 4-day workweek and no on-call requirements, promoting a balanced work-life environment. Benefits like 6.6 weeks annual leave, CPD budget, and private medical insurance are provided. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in their veterinary career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinary surgeon registered with RCVS.
• Ability to manage both routine consultations and surgeries.
• Experience in general practice with client rapport.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations, examining pets thoroughly.
• Perform surgeries as appropriate for cases.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and histories.
• Refer cases to GVG Hospital as needed.
• Collaborate with the RVN for smooth operations.

Skills

Consultation skills

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based treatment

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Welcome to Kingston! This historic market town which used to crown Saxon kings, is now looking to crown a veterinary surgeon, to be monarch of Goddard Kingston!

About your new role!

Our Kingston practice situated in a beautiful period building is looking for a vet to join and take the reins of this established GP practice, complete with dental and digital x-ray. The practice itself has a huge consult room with large windows looking out to the garden (complete with a family of foxes), and also has a large separate colleague area, again with natural light flooding through.

You will be fully supported by an experienced RVN and passionate trainee nurse, as well as your regional manager who is integral in the running of the region and there for additional support.

The caseload is perfectly manageable for a GP first opinion vet to step into this sole charge role. You will be able to comfortably balance your morning consultations, perform routine surgeries during the day, catch up on admin and then round up with evening consults. You will also have the support of a highly experienced regional head vet for any clinical queries or concerns you may have.

Kingston has a very bonded and respected client base, a large number of them have been returning since the 90's!

Kingston is also supported by Stone Lion 24-hour hospital in Wimbledon, for more complex cases, or OOH care your patients may need.

This 4-day week role (Wednesdays off) involves a 1:4 Saturday rotation between Kingston and Ham, and 1:10 Sundays at Stone Lion Hospital. You will be rota ‘d to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion, and there are NO on-call requirements.

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.

The practice is just a 6-minute walk from Norbiton train station, and within a 50-minute journey you are in central London.

You are also a 10-minute walk from the famous picturesque Richmond Park, and the River Thames. Kingston upon Thames really is a gem for anyone thinking about relocating.

Here is what we offer you:

The salary for this sole charge position inclusive of weekend rotation is £60,000 to £75,000 FTE depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rated if part‑time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• CPD budget every year
• 5 days’ paid CPD leave every year (pro‑rated if part‑time)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVN’s)
• 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