Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position offering genuine variety and the chance to make a real impact on pets and their owners in financial hardship. You'll work a structured shift pattern of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, plus one in eight weekends, providing excellent work-life balance. You'll encounter a wide range of medical and surgical cases that will challenge and develop your clinical skills whilst delivering welfare-focused care.

PDSA Leicester is a collaborative, modern hospital where teamwork and shared learning are central to daily practice. Your colleagues bring varied clinical interests, creating a supportive environment for case discussion and continuous professional development. The team values pragmatic, evidence-based decision-making and clear communication with clients about realistic treatment options.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal veterinary care across a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases
• Make sound, evidence-based clinical decisions and discuss realistic treatment options with clients
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to champion PDSA's mission and contribute to continuous service improvement
• Engage in case discussions and shared learning with an experienced, multi-skilled team
• Adapt to varied clinical challenges whilst maintaining welfare-focused, pragmatic approaches to patient care
• Contribute to a positive team culture built on trust, support and mutual learning

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with RCVS registration
• Proven experience in small animal practice
• Strong clinical confidence with ability to manage diverse cases independently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
• Team player with collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge
• Adaptability and resilience to handle varied caseload and shift patterns

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £45,269 to £60,062 per annum (including allowances)
• 5 days CPD allowance plus £1,000 per year for development
• Full RCVS fees covered
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show discounts
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to five additional days
• Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
• Generous pension with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Life assurance covering four times annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance and access to staff veterinary services
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via Fetch benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options available

About the Practice

PDSA is a national charity providing essential veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship. With a century of service, the organisation is expanding its reach to support more people and their beloved pets. PDSA Leicester is part of a network of modern, well-equipped pet hospitals.

The Leicester hospital features separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. Teams are collaborative and supportive, encouraging knowledge-sharing and continuous learning across varied clinical interests.