About us
For over a century, PDSA has helped keep pets and people together by providing vital veterinary care for owners facing financial hardship. Our work is practical, compassionate, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.
At PDSA Margate, you’ll join a small, collaborative hospital team delivering accessible veterinary care for local pets and owners. The hospital provides a donation‑funded service, while also offering a pragmatic private service for clients who need good value care and clear clinical guidance.
About this role
As Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader, you’ll hold clinical governance responsibility for the hospital and lead the Veterinary Surgeon team in delivering an efficient, professional, and caring service to pets and owners in the local community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead a surgical caseload with clinical governance responsibility
- Shape a collaborative vet team in a modern PDSA Pet Hospital
- Lead clinical standards, support a capable Veterinary Surgeon team, and develop your surgical leadership
- Recruit, select, coach, and develop team members
- Facilitate good communication, consistent standards, confident case discussion, and practical skill‑sharing across the team
- Ensure timely and appropriate care using advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
About you
Qualifications and experience:
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with more than three years’ experience
- Experience or interest in a surgically biased caseload and evidence‑based clinical decision‑making
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a calm, practical approach to decision‑making
- Comfortable working with a wide range of clients, including those needing clear and compassionate guidance around accessible treatment options
You must also currently have the right to work in the UK.
Our offer
This is a full‑time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, with a salary package of £71,049.71 to £81,320 including allowances.
You’ll also receive a strong benefits package, including:
- Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance and individual circumstances
- 5 days of CPD allowance, with £1,000 per year for development
- Full RCVS fees paid, where applicable
- Extensive internal CPD programmes
- Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra 5 days
- Three paid special days off each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
- Life assurance at 4 times your annual salary
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
- Retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance
- Access to staff veterinary services
For eligible Veterinary Surgeons requiring visa sponsorship, PDSA can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship and has experience supporting international colleagues through the process.
Financial relocation support is also available for candidates moving to join the team.
