Senior Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent role at PDSA's Sheffield Pet Hospital, a modern, collaborative facility serving the local community with compassionate small animal care. As Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you'll lead on clinical cases, mentor colleagues, and help embed high standards across the team. No two days are the same: you'll see a broad range of medical and surgical presentations, from routine cases to complex workups, all while making a tangible difference to pets and owners facing financial hardship.

You'll be a visible, approachable senior clinician who thrives on variety, enjoys supporting colleagues with second opinions, and brings calm judgment to decision-making. Your strong communication skills will help you build trust with pet owners, explain treatment plans clearly, and collaborate closely with the wider clinical and client service teams to deliver joined-up, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Take clinical leadership on cases, providing sound clinical judgment and pragmatic decision-making
• Support colleagues with second opinions and case discussions, fostering a culture of shared learning
• Coach and mentor team members, sharing your experience and helping to develop clinical confidence across the hospital
• Communicate realistic, evidence-based treatment options to pet owners with clarity and empathy
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help champion PDSA's mission and values
• Work across the clinical and client service teams to ensure coordinated, compassionate care
• Help embed high clinical standards and good governance in everyday practice

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with RCVS registration (MRCVS)
• Strong clinical confidence and sound judgment
• Experience in small animal general practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead on cases and support colleagues effectively
• Passion for mentoring and helping to develop others
• Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate veterinary care

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £67,530 to £71,354 (including allowances)
• CPD allowance of one week and £1,000 per year
• Full payment of RCVS fees
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts on BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to five extra days
• Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
• Generous pension options starting at 5% PDSA contribution, rising to 10%
• Life assurance covering four times your annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via staff Fetch benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

About the Practice

PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, providing vital care for over 470,000 pets annually across its network of Pet Hospitals. For over a century, PDSA has supported pets belonging to people in financial hardship, treating over 2.7 million cases each year. The organisation is on an ambitious expansion journey to reach even more pets and owners who need its help.

Sheffield Pet Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility with separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The team is highly collaborative with varied clinical interests, creating a supportive environment for case discussion and shared learning. PDSA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements that reflect the communities it serves.