Bank Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This bank Veterinary Surgeon role at PDSA Basildon offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a genuine difference every day. You’ll pick up shifts that fit around your life while helping to care for pets and owners who are facing financial hardship.

The work is hands-on and varied, with a busy hospital caseload that includes both medical and surgical cases. You’ll be expected to make sound, evidence-based decisions, discuss realistic treatment options with clients, and work in a pragmatic, welfare-focused way.

PDSA Basildon is described as a collaborative hospital where teamwork, case discussion and shared learning are part of the day-to-day experience. The teams have varied clinical interests, and the hospital is modern and well equipped.

Key Responsibilities

• Work bank shifts at PDSA Basildon as part of the veterinary team.
• Manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases in a busy hospital environment.
• Make evidence-based clinical decisions and discuss realistic treatment options with clients.
• Build trust quickly with clients through clear communication.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to case discussion and shared learning.
• Support PDSA’s mission and contribute to the standard of care the hospital provides.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Comfortable stepping into a busy hospital environment.
• Strong clinical confidence and evidence-based decision making.
• Good communication skills.
• A team-focused approach.

Benefits

• Salary of £32.80 per hour.
• Bank contract with temporary status.
• Flexible work that fits around your life.
• Opportunity to top up hours, balance other commitments or ease back into clinical work.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Modern, well-equipped hospital.
• Separate dog and cat kennelling facilities.
• In-house radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• Endoscopy.
• Piped gases.
• Extensive orthopaedic equipment.
• Family friendly and inclusive employment policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.

About the Practice

PDSA provides veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship and has done so for over a century. The organisation is now expanding its reach and describes itself as future-focused, with a mission to help even more people and pets stay together when times are tough.

PDSA Basildon is presented as a highly collaborative hospital with a team that values teamwork, shared learning and a broad mix of clinical interests. The wider organisation also states a commitment to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.