About the Role
This part-time veterinary surgeon position offers the chance to work 22.5 hours per week with genuine flexibility to support your work-life balance. You'll see a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases across small animal patients, working in a collaborative, supportive environment where case discussion and shared learning are encouraged.
Based at PDSA Aston, a modern, well-equipped hospital, you'll bring clinical confidence and adaptability to a role where no two days are the same. You'll work alongside an experienced team, discussing cases and treatment plans while maintaining PDSA's pragmatic, welfare-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary care to small animal patients presenting with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions
- Make sound, evidence-based clinical decisions and communicate realistic treatment options to clients
- Work collaboratively with the hospital team, contributing to case discussion and shared learning
- Balance best clinical practice with client circumstances, taking a pragmatic approach to patient welfare
- Champion PDSA's mission to help pets of people in financial hardship
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration
- Clinical confidence and adaptability to handle a diverse caseload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
- Team player with a collaborative approach to work
- Pragmatic, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- CPD allowance of 5 days and £1,000 per year for professional development
- Full RCVS fees paid
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days (pro rata)
- Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
- Generous pension options with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
- Life assurance providing four times annual salary
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance and access to staff veterinary services
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via Fetch benefits platform
- Access to extensive internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
About the Practice
PDSA is a charity providing vital veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. With over a century of history, the organisation is expanding to support even more communities across the country.
PDSA Aston is a highly collaborative hospital with modern facilities including separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The team has varied clinical interests, creating a supportive environment for case discussion and continuous learning.
