About the Role
You’ll be joining PDSA Wolverhampton as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role is full time, with 37.5 hours per week, and offers a varied caseload across medical and surgical work.
This is a chance to work in a highly collaborative hospital where case discussion and shared learning are part of day-to-day life. PDSA’s purpose is to help keep pets and people together when times are hard, so your work will directly support clients who really need that help.
The role suits someone who enjoys variety, works well in a team and can balance best practice with each owner’s circumstances. You’ll be part of an experienced, caring team in Wolverhampton, with access to a wide range of clinical knowledge and differing interests across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases at PDSA Wolverhampton.
- Make evidence-based clinical decisions and create practical treatment plans.
- Discuss realistic options with clients in a clear, supportive way.
- Work closely with colleagues across the hospital in a collaborative environment.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing, case discussion and continuous service improvement.
- Support PDSA’s mission by helping engage client contributions where appropriate.
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
- Ability to handle a varied caseload with adaptability and resilience.
- Clinical confidence to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Strong communication skills for working with clients and colleagues.
- Pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to treatment planning.
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn from others.
Benefits
- Salary of £45,269 to £60,062, including allowances.
- Six-month fixed-term contract.
- 37.5 hours per week, full time.
- CPD allowance of 5 days and £1,000 per year for development.
- Full RCVS fees paid 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 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 via 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 veterinary care for pets whose owners are facing financial hardship, and the organisation has been supporting people and pets for over a century. It is currently focused on expanding its reach so even more pets and owners can be helped.
PDSA Wolverhampton is described as a highly collaborative and effective hospital, with varied clinical interests across the team and a strong focus on teamwork, case discussion and shared learning.