Veterinary Surgeon

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.

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