Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a part-time veterinary surgeon position working 19 hours per week in a mission-driven environment where your clinical skills directly improve lives. You’ll work alongside an experienced, supportive team at PDSA’s Belfast Pet Hospital, seeing a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases that will challenge and develop your expertise while helping pets and owners who genuinely need your care.

The role offers real variety—no routine day follows the same pattern. You’ll handle everything from routine health checks to complex surgical cases, always with the backing of knowledgeable colleagues and modern equipment. A flexible, part-time structure means you can balance meaningful work with the rest of your life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases
• Make evidence-based clinical decisions while discussing realistic, welfare-focused treatment options with clients
• Work collaboratively with the wider hospital team, contributing to case discussions and shared learning
• Build strong relationships with clients, explaining treatment plans clearly and managing expectations pragmatically
• Contribute to continuous improvement of hospital services and champion PDSA’s mission of supporting pets in financial hardship
• Utilise the hospital’s modern facilities, including in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (degree and RCVS registration)
• Adaptability and resilience to manage a diverse caseload
• Clinical confidence with evidence-based decision-making
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
• Team player mentality with enthusiasm for collaborative working and shared learning
• Pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical practice

Benefits

• Salary: £45,269–£60,062 per annum (pro rata for 19 hours/week, including allowances)
• CPD & Professional Development: 5 days’ CPD allowance plus £1,000 per year; full RCVS fees paid; access to extensive internal CPD programmes; discounts on BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• Holiday & Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy or sell an extra five days); three additional paid special days annually (Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, Wellbeing Day)
• Pension & Protection: Generous pension scheme with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%; life assurance providing four times annual salary
• Health & Wellbeing: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support; private medical cover included
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible Working: Options to support work–life balance and individual circumstances
• Perks & Discounts: 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance; access to staff veterinary services; retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via the Fetch benefits platform

About the Practice

PDSA has been providing veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship for over a century. The Belfast Pet Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility with separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and comprehensive orthopaedic equipment. The team is highly collaborative and values case discussion and shared learning, with members bringing diverse clinical interests that enrich the working environment.

PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. The organisation offers family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and robust support for colleagues from different backgrounds. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks in line with safeguarding commitments.