Location:
Margate
Salary:
£49,169 - £63,962 (including allowances) pro rata
Contract Type:
40 hours per week
Position Type:
Full Time Temporary (3 months)
Expiry Date:
10/10/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
⭐ Flexible working arrangements offered, with part-time hours considered
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
This is a fantastic 3-month surgical-focused opportunity at Margate Pet Hospital, ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to further develop their surgical skills and gain exposure to a busy and rewarding caseload. You'll work alongside an experienced clinical team in a well-equipped hospital that sees a high surgical caseload, giving you the opportunity to build confidence and broaden your experience.
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 surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and medicine, with opportunities to develop your skills and confidence every day.
About you
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys surgery and managing a varied 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.
This role is particularly suited to vets looking to enhance their surgical capabilities, gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload, and immerse themselves in a supportive hospital environment for a fixed-term development opportunity.
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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