About the Role
Join PDSA Margate as a Veterinary Surgeon and work with a diverse caseload that challenges and develops your skills every day. This is a full-time permanent role at 40 hours per week, though flexible and part-time arrangements are considered. You'll see medical and surgical cases across the small animal spectrum, serving pets whose owners rely on accessible, compassionate veterinary care.
You'll work alongside an experienced, caring team in a highly collaborative environment where case discussion and shared learning are encouraged. The hospital is modern and well-equipped with separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. PDSA Margate operates a donation-funded service alongside a pragmatic private service, giving you exposure to a broad range of clinical challenges and client circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality veterinary care to small animal patients presenting with medical and surgical conditions
- Make sound, evidence-based clinical decisions and communicate realistic treatment options to clients, balancing best practice with their circumstances
- Work collaboratively with your veterinary and nursing colleagues to deliver integrated patient care
- Contribute to continuous improvement of hospital services and champion PDSA's mission to support pets of people in financial hardship
- Participate in case discussions and share knowledge to support team learning and professional development
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration (MRCVS)
- Clinical confidence in small animal medicine and surgery
- Adaptability and resilience to manage a diverse caseload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients and colleagues
- A pragmatic, welfare-focused approach and commitment to shared learning in a team environment
Benefits
- Salary of £58,317 to £65,617 per year including allowances
- 5 days CPD allowance plus £1,000 per year for development
- Full RCVS fees paid
- Extensive internal CPD programmes with discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days
- Three paid special days annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
- Generous pension contribution starting at 5% rising to 10%
- Life assurance providing 4 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 staff Fetch benefits platform
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- Relocation support available for candidates moving to the area
- Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
About the Practice
PDSA is a national charity providing vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. For over a century, they have delivered this mission across multiple hospitals nationwide. The Margate hospital is a modern, well-resourced facility with a strong collaborative culture where clinical teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.
PDSA is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support team members from all backgrounds. The organisation prioritises safeguarding and conducts robust recruitment including references and appropriate background checks.