Veterinary Surgeon

Goddard Veterinary Group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus £5,000

Relocation assistance

CPD budget

Paid CPD leave

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Goddard Veterinary Group, Kennington, is seeking a second veterinary surgeon to support a busy GP caseload and assist the senior vet. The role offers 30–40 hours per week with flexible days and a 1:4 branch Saturday rotation.

You will work across two floors, benefit from a comprehensive package including a £5,000 sign-up bonus, relocation assistance, CPD budget, private medical cover, and generous annual leave. Training and hospital referral support are provided by Stone Lion Hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience in companion animal GP caseload.
• Eligible for UK veterinary registration (RCVS).
• Ability to multitask in a two-floor practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and make management/treatment recommendations.
• Perform GP surgery within competence.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient histories.
• Refer cases to GVG Hospital when needed.
• Support a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical examination

Education

VetGDP completed

Job description

About your new role!

Welcome to cracking Kennington! This fast paced first opinion practice is looking for a second vet to help assist our senior vet with their growing caseload. In the heart of one of London’s best kept secret neighbourhoods in South London is our Kennington practice that has gone from strength to strength over the years, and they are looking for a second veterinary surgeon to help support their busy GP caseload.

This role can offer flexibility between 30-40 hours per week, if full-time this would involve alternating Mondays and Fridays off, and is inclusive of a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation. You will be rota 'd to 1 to 2 bank holidays per year in Stone Lion Hospital.

There are NO on-call requirements for this role.

Kennington are looking for a vet who can multitask and communicate efficiently, as the practice spans over 2 floors…you will get your daily steps in here!

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

Your clients and patients are supported by Stone Lion 24-hour Hospital who provide integral OOH support when Kennington is closed, or if they need to be referred for more advanced treatment. As part of your induction, you will spend a day with the hospital team, to ensure you are ready for your first Sunday shift and know how the internal referrals are dealt with. For any cricket fans out there (the sport not the insect) the practice is a 10-minute walk from The Oval, and a mere 8-minute walk from Kennington Underground station which is on the Northern line, taking you all over London!

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what you will receive as a Goddard Vet:

Our associate vet salary band is £45,000 to £67,000 per annum (FTE based on 40 hours per week) depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

*If successful, you will receive a sign-up bonus of £5,000.This one-off bonus also applies for internal transfers, and will be discussed in more detail within the application process*

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

Location: Kennington

Department: South

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: £45,000 to £67,000 per annum (FTE based on 40 hours per week)

Experience: VetGDP completed and confident with sole charge and routine surgery

City: Kennington

Country: United Kingdom