The Vacancy 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. We’ve been keeping people and pets together for over a hundred years. ?? Watch our story and discover what makes PDSA special 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. What We Offer 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: 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 plus bank holidays (rising with service), with option to buy/sell days. Special days off, including:A paid Volunteering Day A Celebration Day for something meaningful to you A dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself Generous pension scheme – up to 10% employer contributions Free Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Enhanced family leave (maternity, adoption & paternity) Retail, travel & leisure discounts through Fetch platform 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff vet services for pets London weighting, travel allowance & private medical cover ? Check out the attached document for our full range of benefits, helping you thrive both personally and professionally. Want to know more about life at PDSA? Please reach out to James Funnell at 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. About PDSA As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods. We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues – we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet. 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 opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. 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. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact your recruiter Maria, at we’ll be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process, either by email or telephone. The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.