Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

PDSA Wolverhampton is seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, collaborative hospital team. You’ll work across a diverse range of medical and surgical cases, seeing animals and owners who genuinely need your help—no two days are ever the same. This is a six-month fixed-term contract (salary £43,950 – £58,312 including allowances), ideal for vets seeking variety, meaningful work, and a supportive environment where case discussion and shared learning are actively encouraged.

You’ll be part of a highly effective team with varied clinical interests, giving you access to a broad pool of knowledge. The hospital culture emphasises teamwork, pragmatic decision-making, and welfare-focused care that balances best practice with each owner’s real circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver medical and surgical care to a diverse caseload of small animals presenting with varied conditions
• Make evidence-based clinical decisions and communicate realistic treatment options clearly to clients
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in case discussion and treatment planning
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and support PDSA’s mission of providing veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship
• Help champion client engagement and build trust within the community served

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Strong clinical confidence and sound decision-making ability
• Adaptability and resilience to handle a varied caseload
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge
• Pragmatic, welfare-focused mindset towards patient care

Benefits

• CPD allowance: 5 days and £1,000 per year for professional development
• Full RCVS fees paid, so you’re never out of pocket
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an additional 5 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 providing four times your annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
• Staff retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services

About the Practice

PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity, providing vital care to over 470,000 pets annually with 2.7 million treatments for pets belonging to people in financial hardship. Established over a century ago, the organisation is on an ambitious journey to expand its reach and support even more people and their beloved pets.

PDSA Wolverhampton is described as a highly collaborative, effective hospital—a great place for teamwork, case discussion, and shared learning. The team is dedicated, passionate about pets, and committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, reflecting PDSA’s commitment to safeguarding.