Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Lydney; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Lydney team, with occasional support at the Cinderford branch during holidays. You will manage consultations, medical cases and dental procedures, while contributing to a broad caseload from medicine to surgery.

The role offers a full-time 40-hour week with a shared Saturday morning rota and no out-of-hours on-call. Relocation support and welcome bonus are available to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Consultations and medical case management, routine soft tissue surgery, dentistry and preventative healthcare.
• Diagnostic work-ups and chronic disease management.
• Urgent or emergency cases that arise during normal working hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Veterinary degree & RCVS registration

Job description

Up to £65,000 (DOE) pro rata

Relocation support of up to £5000 & welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata)

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We're excited to be accepting applications for a vet to join our wonderful team. The position will be based at our Lydney site, but there will be occasional cover at our Cinderford branch to support the team during holidays and periods of leave. The role offers a broad and interesting caseload, including: consultations and medical case management, routine soft tissue surgery, dentistry, preventative healthcare, diagnostic work-ups, chronic disease management and urgent/emergency cases that arise during normal working hours. Whether you're particularly interested in medicine, imaging, dentistry, surgery or another area of first-opinion practice, we'd be keen to help you develop that interest.

Hours of work

Ideally, we're looking for someone to cover a full-time position for 40 hours per week. There's also the shared 1:6 Saturday morning rota (09:00 - 13:00). There are no out of hours or on call required. We're happy to discuss alternative working patterns for the right candidate.

About Us

We're an experienced, close-knit team, with many of our Veterinary Surgeons bringing 9+ years of experience in practice. Across our Lydney and Cinderford teams, we have colleagues with advanced training in Small Animal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry, giving you access to a wealth of knowledge and experience within the group. We're also proud of our staff retention. Many members of our team have been with us for a very long time, and we have seen colleagues join us early in their careers and develop their skills and clinical interests while staying as part of the Sundean family. We have a genuinely supportive, friendly and fun family culture. We know each other well, look out for each other when things get busy and enjoy working together. You'll have experienced colleagues around you to discuss cases with, bounce ideas off and ask for advice when you need it.

A Wonderful Area to Thrive In

Lydney is a historic market town on the edge of the Forest of Dean and River Severn, offering a great combination of countryside, community and accessibility. If you enjoy getting outside, you'll be spoilt for choice. The Forest of Dean offers miles of woodland walks and cycling routes, while the wider Wye Valley provides opportunities for walking, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.

Lydney itself has a friendly local community, independent cafés, pubs and restaurants, a picturesque harbour and riverside walks. The surrounding area offers plenty to explore. For those wanting the benefits of rural living without feeling isolated, Lydney is particularly well placed. Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham and South Wales are all within easy reach, while the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are right on your doorstep.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £65,000 DOE