About the Role
PDSA Thamesmead is looking for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly team on a part-time basis, 22.5 hours per week. This is a 6 month temporary contract and offers the chance to work across a wide range of medical and surgical cases in a role where no two days are the same.
You will be helping pets and owners who are facing financial hardship, so the work is varied, meaningful and practical. The hospital describes itself as highly collaborative, with shared case discussion, learning and teamwork at the centre of how the team works.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of medical and surgical cases.
- Make evidence-based clinical decisions with a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach.
- Discuss realistic treatment options with owners and create clear plans that reflect their circumstances.
- Work positively with colleagues across the hospital and contribute to shared case discussion.
- Support continuous improvement of services and help champion PDSA's mission.
- Build trust with clients through clear, confident communication.
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
- Adaptability and resilience to handle a diverse caseload.
- Clinical confidence to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A team-focused approach and willingness to work collaboratively.
- Comfort discussing treatment options in a realistic and pragmatic way.
Benefits
- Salary of £48,038 to £59,747 pro rata.
- 22.5 hours per week, part-time permanent contract.
- 6 month temporary contract.
- Flexible working options.
- CPD allowance of 5 days and £1,000 per year for development.
- Full RCVS fees paid, where applicable.
- Extensive internal CPD plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five extra 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.
About the Practice
PDSA provides vital veterinary care for pets belonging to people in financial hardship, and has been doing so for over a century. The charity is now expanding its reach and describes Thamesmead as a highly collaborative, effective hospital with varied clinical interests across the teams.
The Pet Hospitals are modern and well-equipped, with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
