About the Role
PDSA is recruiting experienced veterinary surgeons across multiple UK locations: Swansea (Wales), Gillingham (Kent), and Margate (Kent). This full-time, permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week (40 hours at Margate) with comprehensive support for those considering relocation.
You'll work with a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases, seeing pets whose owners face genuine financial hardship. No two days are the same, and your clinical decisions directly improve animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond in communities that need it most. This is small animal practice with genuine purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care across a range of medical and surgical cases
- Communicate sensitively with clients about realistic treatment options, balancing best practice with their circumstances
- Make evidence-based clinical decisions with pragmatism and welfare as your guide
- Work collaboratively with experienced, caring colleagues to maintain continuous service improvement
- Champion PDSA's mission and contribute to building stronger community relationships
- Support colleagues through knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS registration with RCVS)
- Clinical experience and confidence managing diverse small animal cases
- Adaptability and resilience to handle varied caseloads and client circumstances
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment
- Willingness to relocate (relocation support provided)
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £45,269 to £60,062 (Swansea); £47,069 to £61,862 (Gillingham); £58,317 to £65,617 (Margate) including allowances
- 5 days CPD allowance plus £1,000 per year for professional development
- Full RCVS fees covered annually
- 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 additional days
- Three paid special days annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
- Generous pension: PDSA contributions from 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
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via Fetch benefits platform
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- Relocation support provided
About the Practice
PDSA is a leading UK charity providing vital veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. Over a century old, the organisation has expanded significantly and now operates across the country, supported by a large, passionate team committed to the mission of keeping pets and owners together when times are tough.
The culture emphasises collaboration, inclusivity and genuine purpose. Teams are supportive, knowledge-sharing is encouraged, and staff are expected to treat colleagues and clients with courtesy and respect. PDSA is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion, offering flexible, family-friendly employment policies and reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
