Veterinary Surgeon – PDSA Stoke‑On‑Trent, United Kingdom
PDSA Stoke‑On‑Trent, England, United Kingdom
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We are looking for qualified vets who thrive on variety and are looking to make a meaningful impact at PDSA at our welcoming Pet Hospital in Stoke. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and excited to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Excellent communication skills are key and we’ll support you every step of the way as you grow in confidence and expand your experience. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where sharing knowledge and learning from one another is encouraged. Working alongside the experienced team you will help champion our mission, inspire client contributions and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.
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.
Benefits
In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* 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 (pro rota)
* 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
For more information, please contact Senior Veterinary Surgeon Andrew Hunt at hunt.andrew@pdsa.org.uk
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Equal Opportunities
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.
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