Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Situated in the heart of Ickenham, a small village in Greater London, is an established practice that is looking for a vet who thrives in being part of the community and is the “go to” vet for their beloved pets, on a 3-day week basis.

About your new role!

This a sole charge position that has a perfectly manageable caseload for a GP first opinion vet to step into. 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 be fully supported by an incredible support team including Dawn and Alison, who have been at the practice for over 20 years and are very proud of the reputation the practice has built.

In addition, you will be supported by a dedicated regional manager, and regional head vet to help you with any areas of clinical support you may need.

Your 33.45 hours per week includes a 1:3 branch Saturday and 1:8 hospital Sunday rotation, in addition to up to 2 bank holidays per year in Mandeville Hospital. There are NO on-call requirements.

We would also be more than happy to look at a part-time or split rota across other local sites to mix things up!

This role could be ideal with a vet who may have a few years under their belt, and wants to re-establish themselves and settle in as the go-to suburban village vet.

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.

Mandeville Hospital in Northolt is a short drive away, giving you peace of mind if you needed to refer any patients for more advanced surgeries, work ups or overnight hospitalisation.

There is state of the art diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery on-site.

Ickenham’s location is ideal with 2 main access roads including the M25 just 10 minutes away, yet it has the quaint essential village feel.

Ickenham also has an underground tube station on the metropolitan line, which takes you all over London within a few short stops, including Kings Cross and Liverpool Street.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary band for this sole charge role inclusive of weekend rotation is £50,175 to £54,357 (this is £60,000 to £65,000 full-time equivalent based on a 40 hour week) depending on 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 *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 [email protected] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!