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. About your new role! 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 is a fast-paced clinic, that would suit a vet who is no stranger to a busy environment and can work independently and are able to competently manage any emergency cases as well as a large GP caseload. Kennington is equipped with everything you would need, including ultrasound facilities, ideal for a vet with a keen interest in diagnostic imaging. 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! You will be fully supported by a senior vet, senior RVN, incredible trainee nurses, regional manager and regional head vet. 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. 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!