Ready to launch your veterinary career with real impact? Join PDSA's 2026 Graduate Programme and start making a difference to pets in need from day one, with structured mentorship and a supportive community of fellow graduates.
This is a structured graduate training position within PDSA's dedicated 2026 cohort, designed specifically for newly qualified veterinary surgeons. You'll work a standard five-day week with one day each week dedicated to your professional development, giving you protected time to consolidate learning and build confidence.
Based at a PDSA Pet Hospital in Portsmouth, you'll encounter a diverse caseload spanning routine preventive care through to life-saving surgical interventions. Your work directly serves pets whose families might otherwise struggle to access veterinary treatment, combining clinical skill-building with genuine purpose.
PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, operating 49 Pet Hospitals nationwide and delivering 2.7 million treatments annually to 470,000 pets. The organisation combines expert clinical care with education and prevention, serving families who might otherwise be unable to afford veterinary treatment.
The Graduate Programme is a flagship initiative designed to nurture newly qualified vets, offering real-life clinical experience, professional development support, and exposure to a breadth of cases within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
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