Job Description

About Us

PDSA is a special organisation that provides expert veterinary care for people across the UK who otherwise would not be able to afford to treat their pets. What we do really matters!


Our approach is unique as we combine pragmatism with a strong client care focus to deliver good clinical outcomes - we focus on measuring our impact rather than targets.

About You

We're looking for dedicated, qualified Veterinary Surgeons who thrive on variety and are ready for the unique opportunities that come with working at PDSA. Every day brings a wide range of cases, so adaptability, resilience, and clinical confidence are key.


You'll be a strong communicator who can connect with colleagues, clients, and the community and you'll be fully supported by our experienced teams who will help you grow and develop your skills. We value collaboration and compassion, and we'll make sure you have the guidance and encouragement you need to succeed.


The work is varied and rewarding, and no two days are ever the same. We want you to enjoy the right work-life balance for your needs, so we offer flexible options alongside a supportive team environment.

About the Hospital

Our hospital veterinary teams have varied clinical interests which means you will have access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience with which to discuss cases and treatment plans.


Our Pet Hospitals are modern and well-equipped and include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The size of our teams allows for a flexible approach to weekend rotas and any out of hours required, with enhanced pay and stand down time in the week when a weekend is worked.

About the benefits

We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.


In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:


Remote and flexible working options CPD Allowance of one week and 1000 per year Full RCVS fees Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year Special days off - including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself. Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10% Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform



Want to know more about life at PDSA? Please reach out to Erin Thomson at Thomson.Erin@pdsa.org.uk for a friendly chat.


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.