Veterinary Surgeon

For over 100 years, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people facing financial hardship. Join us and help make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, while being part of a charity that's evolving to reach even more communities.

Grow your surgical career with us as a Veterinary Surgeon High case volumes and exceptional hands-on experience. Exposure to a high number of varied cases to rapidly develop surgical skills. A busy mix of daily consults and emergency work.

Advance clinical skills through the Veterinary Surgeon Skills Development Framework across procedures such as: Soft tissue surgery, including pyometras, cystotomies, enterotomies, enucleations, and caesarean sections. Orthopaedic procedures such as cruciate repairs, femoral head and neck excisions (FHNE), hip reductions, and fracture management.

Dentistry, from routine extractions through to major surgical extractions. Emergency and complex surgical case management, with a clear pathway to develop advanced skills in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmic surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures.

Work in a highly collaborative and effective hospital with teamwork, case discussion, and shared learning. Handle a high volume of varied cases alongside a heavy emergency workload. Work in a well-equipped hospital with facilities such as separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Be MRCVS registered. Have experience delivering high-quality patient and client care. Take a pragmatic, efficient, and welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making. Be confident, adaptable, and efficient when working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems. Have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience. 7.5-hour working days within core hours of 08:30 – 18:00. Weekend rota shared fairly across the team, with no lone working.

Weekends staffed by a minimum of two vets (one surgical and one consulting) to ensure support and collaboration. Weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday) are either 7.5-hour days or 9-hour days. Flexible working options to support work–life balance and individual circumstances.

CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of full RCVS fees. 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 an extra five days.

Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day annually. Generous pension options, 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 included. Retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts available through the staff Fetch benefits platform. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services. Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) available for eligible Vet Surgeons requiring visa sponsorship. Financial support for relocation for candidates moving to join the team.

Diversity & Inclusion: PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate pre-employment checks.

As a safeguarding organisation, PDSA expects all colleagues to share its commitment to protecting children, adults at risk, and one another. The range of procedures undertaken may vary between PDSA Pet Hospitals, depending on local caseload, facilities, and clinical expertise.

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