Veterinary Surgeon in Kingston upon Thames

Welcome to Kingston! This historic market town is now looking for a veterinary surgeon to join Goddard Kingston.

About your new role:

Our Kingston practice, situated in a beautiful period building, is looking for a vet to 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 has a huge consult room with large windows looking out to the garden and a large separate colleague area with natural light flooding through. You will be fully supported by an experienced RVN and a 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 manageable for a GP first opinion vet stepping 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 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 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 for 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 based on best practice and evidence-based 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 current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Be prepared to refer cases in a timely manner to a GVG Hospital when unable to undertake a case.
• Help maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Work alongside your RVN to ensure branch meetings are scheduled and the clinic’s SOPs 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.
• 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.