Bank Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This bank Veterinary Surgeon opportunity at PDSA Margate is designed for vets who want variety, flexibility and meaningful clinical work. You will pick up shifts around your own availability while supporting a hospital team that cares for pets and owners facing financial hardship.

The role involves stepping into a busy hospital, handling a broad mix of medical and surgical cases, and making clear, evidence-based decisions. You will also discuss realistic treatment options with clients, working in a pragmatic, welfare-focused way that balances best practice with each owner’s circumstances.

PDSA describes the team as collaborative and supportive, with an experienced group of colleagues who share knowledge and learn from one another. It is a role suited to someone topping up hours, balancing other commitments, or easing back into clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover bank shifts at PDSA Margate as required.
• Manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases.
• Make sound, evidence-based clinical decisions.
• Discuss realistic treatment options with clients.
• Create treatment plans that balance clinical best practice with client circumstances.
• Work closely with colleagues in a collaborative hospital environment.
• Support PDSA’s mission to help pets and their owners.
• Contribute to the standard of care the hospital provides on each shift.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Comfortable working in a busy hospital environment.
• Confidence with a broad medical and surgical caseload.
• Strong communication skills.
• A team-focused approach.
• Willingness to work in a pragmatic, welfare-led way.

Benefits

• £550 per day.
• Flexible bank work on a 0 hour week contract.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with varied clinical interests across the hospital team.
• Modern, well-equipped hospital facilities including separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
• Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

About the Practice

PDSA provides veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship, and the advert states the organisation has done so for over a century. The charity is growing its reach so it can support more pets and owners in need.

PDSA Margate is described as a highly collaborative and effective hospital, with varied clinical interests across the team and access to modern equipment and facilities. The role sits within PDSA’s wider charity network, focused on keeping people and pets together when times are tough.