Veterinary Surgeon

goeasy Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in a picturesque market town is seeking a dedicated veterinary surgeon to lead their team. This exciting role offers a supportive environment with experienced staff, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional care to your patients. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 4-day work week, generous leave, and a competitive salary package. The practice is conveniently located near transport links and beautiful parks, making it an ideal spot for both work and leisure. If you're passionate about animal care and looking to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Generous relocation assistance

Up to £2,000 CPD budget

Paid CPD leave

Private Medical Healthcare Insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience in clinical settings and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sole charge veterinary practice with support from a team.
• Provide medical care and treatment for pets, including complex cases.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Dental Equipment

Digital X-ray

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!

Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary for this sole charge position inclusive of weekend rotation is £57,000 to £73,000 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:

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
2. Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
3. Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days' paid CPD leave
4. Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

About the 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.

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. Although sole charge, we also have our fantastic and incredibly experienced regional head vet, for any clinical support you may need. 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, and 1:10 Sundays at Stone Lion Hospital. You will be rota 'd to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion.

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.

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 her directly at [e-mail] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

In 2022, we celebrated our 70th anniversary and now have 46 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues, and our forward-looking approach means we have introduced a Colleague Forum to listen to our peers’ views, as well as monthly Town Hall meetings with our board of directors communicating real time updates and taking polls with live Q&As to ensure we’re making the right, collaborative decisions for our people. All our senior managers are mental health first aid trained and we offer Wellness plans for all new starters.