Job Description

Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

Would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction knowing that every day when you walk through the door you're contributing to a lifetime of wellbeing for every pet?


If so, PDSA has a great opportunity for you. As the UK's leading veterinary charity we exist to treat the sick and injured pets of people in need, and every member of our team is essential in fulfilling this mission.

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Team Leader who will be able to demonstrate excellent performance, a proven track record in customer service, team work, and delivering results.


Our Team Leaders support the Head Nurse, through leadership of part of the nursing team, to deliver efficient, professional and caring services to the local community in accordance with PDSA policies and procedures.


In this role you will manage a team of 7 Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Care Assistants that support in theatre, provide inpatient care and carry out consults, encouraging financial contributions from clients and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the hospital and equipment.


As a Team Leader, you will step in to support and deputise for the Head Nurse during periods of absence. In this role, you'll play a key part in embedding our Pet Wellbeing services across the hospital, fostering a culture of prevention through education and proactive healthcare initiatives.


This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our welcoming team at PDSA Basildon. We are offering a full-time, permanent position of 37.5 hours per week, with a varied shift pattern to provide flexibility.


Working hours:

Monday to Friday: Shifts between 8:00am - 7:00pm (7.5 hours per day) Weekends: 1 in 6 rotation, working Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am - 6:00pm, followed by time off in lieu on Monday and Tuesday

Rewards, support and benefits

We're really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.


As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:





Flexible working options to support your work-life balance and individual circumstances. CPD allowance of three days and 500 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, 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 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 for added peace of mind. AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family. 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

About You:

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

who is ready to make a real difference. You'll bring your professional expertise to the role and keep your skills sharp through ongoing continuous professional development. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to the vision and mission of PDSA--delivering exceptional care and championing pet wellbeing for every client who walks through our doors.


Make a difference every day with PDSA

About Us

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.


We're now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.


If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.


To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.





PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.





If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.





We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.





To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.