About the Role
This part-time Veterinary Surgeon role with PDSA in Leeds offers variety, clinical challenge and the chance to make a real impact for pets and owners in financial hardship. The position is permanent, with flexible hours available, and the salary is £45,269 to £60,062 including allowances, pro rata.
You’ll be working with a friendly, experienced and caring team in a collaborative hospital environment where case discussion and shared learning are part of everyday practice. The work includes a wide range of medical and surgical cases, with a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach and clear communication at the heart of the role.
The hospital is modern and well equipped, with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a varied caseload of medical and surgical cases at PDSA Leeds.
- Make evidence-based clinical decisions and discuss realistic treatment options with clients.
- Create clear treatment plans that balance best practice with each owner’s circumstances.
- Work closely with colleagues across the hospital in a collaborative environment.
- Contribute to case discussion, shared learning and continuous service improvement.
- Help champion PDSA’s mission and encourage client contributions.
Requirements
- A qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
- Adaptability and resilience to manage a diverse caseload.
- Clinical confidence to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A team-focused approach and willingness to work collaboratively.
Benefits
- Salary of £45,269 to £60,062 including allowances, pro rata.
- Permanent part-time contract with flexible hours available.
- CPD allowance of 5 days and £1,000 per year.
- Payment of full RCVS fees where applicable.
- Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra five days.
- Three paid special days off each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day.
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
- Life assurance at four times annual salary.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
- Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible Vet Surgeons.
- Relocation support for candidates moving to join PDSA.
About the Practice
PDSA provides vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship and has done so for over a century. The organisation is expanding its reach so it can support even more people and their pets.
The Leeds hospital is described as highly collaborative and effective, with varied clinical interests across the teams and a modern, well equipped clinical setting.
