
A part-time small animal Vet Surgeon role with up to £65,000 DOE, plus relocation support and a welcome bonus, offers a strong mix of clinical variety and flexibility. You'll split your time between Cinderford and Lydney, with no out-of-hours or on-call duties.
This is a permanent small animal Veterinary Surgeon position based across Sundean Veterinary Group’s Cinderford and Lydney sites. The role involves surgery, consultations, continuity of care and medical case development, and would suit a vet looking to build confidence and depth in general practice.
You’ll work up to 32 hours per week, with flexibility around the working days and overall pattern for the right candidate. The rota includes a 1 in 6 Saturday morning commitment, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in Lydney, and there are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities.
The practice sits in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, with woodland surroundings, local amenities and good access to Gloucester and Cheltenham. The role is split 70% in Cinderford and 30% in Lydney.
Sundean Veterinary Group is a well-established, multi-branch small animal practice with sites in Cinderford, Lydney and Hartpury. The team describes its culture as collaborative, family-oriented and supportive, with a focus on compassionate veterinary care.
The clinical team includes six experienced Veterinary Surgeons and eight skilled nursing colleagues. Within the vet team there are certificates in Small Animal Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging and Small Animal Medicine, plus a colleague nearing completion of a Surgical Certificate, which supports case discussion, informal mentoring and clinical development.