
Join a thriving first-opinion practice in the heart of Brentwood with flexible working options, a supportive senior team, and genuine work-life balance. This role offers 1:4 Saturday cover and manageable Sunday on-call, plus the best of both worlds: countryside on your doorstep and central London just 8 minutes away.
1:4 Saturday rotation, 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, 1-2 bank holidays per year, last-resort on-call rotation
Shenfield is a popular first-opinion practice in Brentwood, Essex, with an excellent surgical and medical caseload. You'll join an experienced clinical team supported by multiple RVNs, dedicated support colleagues, a part-time senior vet, a regional manager, and a regional head vet available for clinical queries.
This role offers flexibility: either work as one full-time vet over 4 days, or job-share as two part-time vets with just one full day of sole charge. The schedule includes a 1:4 Saturday rotation, 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, 1-2 bank holidays per year, and inclusion in the last-resort on-call rotation. You'll benefit from modern facilities including ultrasound and K-Laser equipment. The location is ideal: 5 minutes from Brentwood High Street, countryside access, and an 8-minute walk to Shenfield station on the Elizabeth Line for direct access to central London.
An induction day at the hospital will help you meet the team and familiarize yourself with the branch.
Goddard Veterinary Group was established in 1952 and has grown to operate 44 neighbourhood practices across London, three 24-hour hospitals, its own nursing college, and an expanding contact centre. The group is committed to high clinical standards and excellent client care, with a strong reputation for supporting staff. Over 20% of the team have been with Goddard for 10 years or more, and the practice maintains 5-star employee reviews on Indeed.
The organization prioritizes colleague wellbeing through a dedicated Colleague Forum, virtual Town Hall meetings, Mental Health First Aid trained senior managers, and wellness plans for new starters. The group is forward-thinking, with ongoing clinic refurbishments and continuous investment in equipment and services to improve patient and staff experience.