Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Generous relocation assistance

£2,000 CPD budget

Private Medical Healthcare Insurance

Job summary

VetPartners Limited is seeking a dedicated veterinary surgeon in Kingston upon Thames to lead the Goddard Kingston practice. This sole charge role involves conducting consultations, performing surgeries, and managing pet care in a supportive environment.

The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 FTE, with benefits including generous annual leave, CPD budget, and private medical healthcare. Conveniently located just a short walk from train stations and Richmond Park, this position is perfect for someone looking for a fulfilling career in a beautiful town.

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary degree and be fully qualified.
• Experience in general practice is advantageous.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and examine pets to make treatment recommendations.
• Perform surgeries as necessary.
• Maintain accurate clinical records for all pets.
• Work collaboratively with RVN and other team members.

Skills

Consultation and examination

Surgical skills

Medication management

Clinical record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

8 Park Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6BN

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, as well as a brand new lab suite for initial on-site diagnostics. The practice itself has a huge consult room with large windows looking out to the garden (complete with a family of foxes), and also 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 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 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.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, 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.

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

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

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.