Your duties would involve:

We are primarily looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and eager to learn. You must also have a love for animals, be reliable, have excellent written and spoken communication skills, have proficient computer skills and a valid UK driving license. Previous veterinary experience would be advantageous but not essential as we will provide all training.

ROLE 1: 16 hours per week Mon 15:00pm-19:00pm, Tues 09:00am-13:00pm, Wed 15:00pm-19:00pm, Fri alternate 09:00am-13:00pm/15:00pm-19:00pm.

ROLE 2: 16 hours per week, Tues 15:00pm-19:00pm, Wed 09:00am-13:00pm, Thurs 15:00pm-19:00pm, Fri alternate 15:00pm-19:00pm/09:00am-13:00pm.

In addition to the base hours, each role would be required to work approximately 1 in 8 Saturday mornings, working for 4.5hours from 08:30am until 13:00pm at our Lydney practice. To help cover colleagues' holidays and sickness leave etc, we would usually ask the team to cover an extra 1-2 shifts when needed, so it would best suit someone with some flexibility.

The salary for this role will be £9,584 DOE per annum.

Sundean is a high-quality “community” veterinary group with practices based in and around Lydney. We service the towns of Lydney, Coleford, Chepstow and Cinderford.

A quality service needs quality staff. The practice places great emphasis on training and education, with all staff attending regular courses, tutorials and conferences. Above all else, Sundean Veterinary Group is dedicated to serving the local community in a friendly, personal and flexible way.

The practice deals with dogs, cats, rabbits and wildlife. Our vets each have different specialist interests and skills, offering a breadth of expertise and knowledge. Our veterinary practices provide a guaranteed high level of facilities and services.

We have a friendly and passionate team who are committed to providing the best veterinary care possible to our patients, and our veterinary receptionists play a valued and essential role in our practice.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

Work-life balance

6.6 Weeks annual leave 

Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance

Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay 

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy 

Colleague benefits

Company pension scheme 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.