Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a part-time veterinary surgeon position at PDSA Coventry, working 22.5 hours per week (salary pro rata) with genuine flexibility to suit your lifestyle. You’ll see a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases—no two days are the same—while working alongside an experienced, caring team that thrives on shared learning and collaborative case discussion. The hospital is modern, well-equipped, and structured as a genuinely supportive environment where your clinical judgement is valued and your ideas are encouraged.

You’ll be treating pets whose families are in financial hardship, which means balancing best-practice medicine with realistic treatment options and pragmatic decision-making. This role suits vets who want variety, meaningful impact, and a team culture that genuinely has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary veterinary care across a diverse range of medical and surgical cases
• Engage in collaborative case discussions with colleagues across the hospital
• Communicate clearly with clients about treatment options, building trust while discussing realistic care pathways
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of hospital services and protocols
• Champion PDSA’s mission of providing veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship
• Work as an active team player in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment

Requirements

• Full RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Clinical confidence and sound, evidence-based decision-making skills
• Adaptability and resilience to handle a varied caseload
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build client trust
• Team-focused approach with genuine interest in collaborative learning
• Pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical practice

Benefits

• Flexible working: Genuine flexibility to support work–life balance
• Professional development: 5 days’ CPD annually plus £1,000 per year CPD allowance; extensive internal CPD programmes; discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• Fees covered: PDSA pays your full RCVS fees
• Holiday: 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days
• Special days off: 3 paid special days annually—Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
• Pension: Generous options with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Life assurance: Cover worth 4× annual salary
• Wellbeing support: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme (24/7); private medical cover included
• Staff perks: 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance; access to staff veterinary services; retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via Fetch benefits platform
• Family support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

About the Practice

PDSA is a national veterinary charity that has been providing essential veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship for over a century. PDSA Coventry is a modern, well-equipped hospital with separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The hospital is known for its collaborative culture and varied clinical interests across the team.

The organisation is expanding its reach to support even more pets and families, and is actively seeking passionate, driven individuals who want to be part of that positive change. PDSA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where all team members can thrive.