Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a part-time temporary position (6 months) offering a fast-paced environment with a diverse caseload of routine appointments and daytime emergency cases. You'll develop your emergency and critical care skills while managing a rewarding surgical workload, working across a modern, well-equipped hospital with separate dog and cat facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and piped gases.

Weekday shifts run between 8:30am and 6:00pm, with a weekend rota of approximately 1 in 7-8 weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am to 6:00pm). The practice values work-life balance and rarely overruns shifts; any additional time is returned as time off in lieu. You'll work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, RVNs, VCAs and reception staff who are utilised to the height of their skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for a varied small animal caseload, including routine and emergency presentations
• Manage surgical cases with appropriate clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice
• Discuss realistic treatment options with clients, balancing best practice with individual circumstances
• Contribute to the hospital's collaborative case discussion and shared learning culture
• Develop your ECC skills within a supportive team environment
• Work collaboratively with nursing and support staff across the hospital

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS or equivalent)
• Adaptability and resilience to manage a diverse caseload
• Clinical confidence in making sound, evidence-based decisions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
• Team player with collaborative approach to learning and knowledge sharing
• Pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical practice

Benefits

• Salary: £45,269 to £60,062 per annum (including allowances)
• CPD allowance of 5 days and £1,000 per year for professional development
• Payment of full RCVS fees (where applicable)
• Access to extensive internal CPD programmes, plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra 5 days
• Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
• Generous pension options: PDSA contributes 5% rising to 10%
• Life assurance providing four times 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 through Fetch benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

About the Practice

PDSA Glasgow, Shamrock Street is a modern, highly collaborative hospital providing vital veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. The hospital is well-equipped with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. Teams have varied clinical interests, creating a rich pool of knowledge for case discussion and shared learning.

PDSA is a charity with over a century of history, currently expanding its reach to support more people and their pets. The organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.