Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader

Make a difference every day with PDSA  

About Us   

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.    

We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.    

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.   

About you  

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader to join our experienced and supportive team at PDSA Hull.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time as we prepare to move into a brand-new purpose-built hospital in Autumn 2027. We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, enjoys developing and supporting others, and is keen to play a key role in shaping the future of an already successful hospital.

You'll be joining a stable, highly engaged team with a wealth of experience and a strong culture of collaboration. Known for its supportive environment and commitment to colleague development, PDSA Hull offers an excellent opportunity to grow as a leader while working alongside skilled and dedicated professionals.

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 compassionate service to pets and owners within the local community.

This role will particularly suit a vet who enjoys a varied caseload and takes a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making. You'll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and encouraged to share ideas, develop services and contribute to continuous improvement.

You'll lead and support our Veterinary Surgeon team, helping colleagues develop and thrive. We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, fostering a positive team culture and creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and able to perform at their best.

Work pattern & rota 

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have a rota designed to support it:

• Full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
• Core hospital hours are 8:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• 1 in 5 Saturday mornings (9:00am to 12:00 noon) on a rota basis.
• No out-of-hours, evening or Sunday commitments.

About the hospital  

PDSA Hull is a collaborative and supportive hospital where teamwork, case discussion and shared learning are encouraged. With colleagues bringing a wide range of clinical interests and expertise, you'll benefit from excellent opportunities for development.

This is an exciting time to join as we prepare to move into a brand-new purpose-built hospital in Autumn 2027, helping to shape the future of an already successful hospital.

You'll be joining a stable, experienced and highly engaged team that takes pride in supporting one another and delivering excellent patient care. The hospital has been recognised for its outstanding colleague engagement and positive team culture.

With five Veterinary Surgeons plus the Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you'll have access to excellent clinical support, mentorship and a broad range of expertise.

Our Pet Hospitals are modern and well-equipped, featuring separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Rewards, support and benefits    

We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.  

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:  

• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.  

• 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 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 this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.   

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 opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.   

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.   

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.   

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.