Location:
Sheffield
Salary:
£45,269 - £60,062 (including allowances)
Contract Type:
37.5 hours per week
Position Type:
Full Time Temporary
Expiry Date:
14/11/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
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.
About you
We’re looking for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and welcoming team at PDSA Sheffield. If you enjoy the challenge and variety that comes with a busy hospital environment and want to make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
At PDSA, no two days are the same. You’ll see a diverse range of medical and surgical cases, giving you the opportunity to continually develop your skills while providing vital care to pets whose owners rely on our support. You'll be working alongside a highly experienced team, including certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and Ophthalmology, providing an excellent environment for learning, collaboration and professional development. We can offer exceptional clinical support, endless case variety and, of course, plenty of cake!
This is a great opportunity to join us in a full-time role on a six-month fixed-term contract.
About the hospital
PDSA Sheffield is a highly collaborative, effective hospital, a great place for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. Our teams have varied clinical interests, giving you access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience when discussing 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.
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:
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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
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Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for London Vet Show.
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days. Pro rata.
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover included.
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Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
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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.
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.
