Location:
Gillingham
Salary:
£47,069 - £61,862 (including allowances)
Contract Type:
37.5 hours per week
Position Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Expiry Date:
02/10/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
⭐ Flexible working arrangements offered with part-time hours considered
⭐ £5,000 Attendance Payment after 12 months of continuous service.
⭐ Relocation & Sponsorship support available
Make a difference every day with PDSA
For over 100 years, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people facing financial hardship. Join us and help make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, while being part of a charity that's evolving to reach even more communities.
Grow your surgical career with us as a Veterinary Surgeon
We carry out a wide range of surgical procedures in-house, with plenty of exposure to emergency and complex surgery. You'll enjoy a varied clinical caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, medicine, with opportunities to build your skills and confidence.
Find out more about our caseload and how you can progress your surgical career in the attached leaflet.
As you progress, your skills are formally reviewed each year, providing a clear pathway for clinical development, career progression and salary progression as your expertise grows.
About you
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied role with a great mix of consultations and surgery, managing a diverse caseload while making a real difference to pets and owners who need our support.
To be successful, you'll:
- Be MRCVS registered.
- Have experience delivering high-quality patient and client care.
- Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
- Be confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
- Ideally have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience.
About the Hospital
Gillingham Pet Hospital is a purpose-built PDSA veterinary hospital with ample free on-site parking. The hospital is well equipped, featuring two operating theatres, six consulting rooms, a dedicated preparation area, separate dog and cat kennels, an isolation ward, and an imaging room.
Working Pattern
Work-life balance is a key focus, with minimal weekend commitments. The rota includes approximately one in four Saturday mornings, finishing at 12pm. Weekday shifts typically finish at 6pm, with only occasional late shifts required to support emergency cases.
Rewards, Support and Benefits
- CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, so you’re never out of pocket. *Where applicable
- Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
- Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
- Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover included.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
To apply for our Veterinary Surgeon role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.
Diversity & Inclusion
PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate pre-employment checks. As a safeguarding organisation, we expect all colleagues to share our commitment to protecting children, adults at risk and one another.
For any questions please email joinus@pdsa.org.uk
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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