Bank Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a bank veterinary surgeon position offering genuine flexibility—you pick shifts that fit around your commitments, whether you’re topping up hours, balancing other work, or easing back into clinical practice. You’ll work within PDSA Gillingham’s collaborative hospital environment, joining a supportive team that values knowledge-sharing and case discussion.

You’ll handle a diverse caseload across medical and surgical cases, bringing clinical confidence and pragmatic, welfare-focused decision-making to each patient. Your role includes discussing realistic treatment options with clients and creating clear care plans that balance best practice with individual circumstances. This is about good medicine delivered with genuine compassion—helping pets and owners who genuinely need PDSA’s support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across medical and surgical cases in a busy hospital setting
• Work independently while drawing on colleagues’ expertise through case discussion and shared learning
• Communicate clearly with clients about treatment options, prognosis and care plans
• Contribute to the high standard of care PDSA is known for, supporting the charity’s mission to help pets of people in financial hardship
• Work flexibly on a bank basis, picking shifts that suit your circumstances

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Clinical confidence in handling a broad range of medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client trust quickly
• Team player mentality with collaborative approach to clinical practice
• Pragmatic, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making

Benefits

• Bank/flexible hourly rate: £61.88 per hour
• Pick shifts around your life—no set rota or minimum hours
• Work within a modern, well-equipped hospital with in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment
• Access to a clinically experienced team with varied interests for case discussion and learning
• Separate dog and cat kennelling facilities
• Family-friendly and inclusive employment approach
• Flexible working arrangements available

About the Practice

PDSA Gillingham is a modern, well-equipped hospital within the charity’s national network. The team is collaborative and clinically engaged, with varied interests that create a rich knowledge pool for case discussion and professional development. The hospital provides comprehensive facilities including in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment, with separate dog and cat kennelling areas.

PDSA is a UK-wide charity providing veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. The organisation is on an expansion journey to reach more people and pets, and welcomes individuals who are passionate about making a difference. PDSA is committed to diversity, inclusion, flexible working and creating a supportive environment for all team members.