Location:
UK Nationwide Opportunities Available
Salary:
£32,663 per annum (including allowances)
Contract Type:
37.5 hours
Position Type:
Full Time Permanent
Expiry Date:
15/01/2027 23:59
The Vacancy
Graduate Development Veterinary Programme 2027
UK Nationwide Opportunities Available ¦ Start Date: September 2027
Salary: £32,663 per annum (including allowances), with an additional London allowance of up to £3,900 per annum for eligible London-based locations.
Ready to take the first step in your veterinary career?
Starting your first role as a Veterinary Surgeon is an exciting milestone. At PDSA, you'll be supported from day one as you develop your clinical skills, build confidence and begin a rewarding career helping pets and the people who love them.
As the UK's leading veterinary charity, we're committed to helping you make a successful transition from university into practice through a structured graduate programme, dedicated development time and support from experienced veterinary professionals.
About PDSA
PDSA provides veterinary care to pets whose owners may otherwise struggle to afford treatment. Through our network of 43 Pet Hospitals across the UK, we help hundreds of thousands of pets every year while promoting preventative healthcare, education and animal welfare.
As a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, you'll gain exposure to a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases, work alongside experienced veterinary professionals and develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in practice, all while making a real difference to pets and their owners.
Why Join Our Graduate Programme?
Our structured programme is designed to support you through your first year in practice and help you build strong foundations for a successful veterinary career.
You'll benefit from:
- A comprehensive one-week induction programme at our Telford Head Office to welcome you to PDSA and prepare you for life in practice
- Four days per week on rota, working with a varied medical and surgical caseload to build your practical skills and confidence.
- One day per week of protected development time, dedicated to learning, reflection and professional growth.
- Practical wet lab training and a range of structured CPD, workshops and learning opportunities throughout the programme.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated VetGDP Adviser, experienced mentors, veterinary leaders and your local hospital team.
- Dedicated wellbeing sessions and access to support throughout your graduate journey.
- Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate and network with fellow graduates across our UK-wide programme.
- Continuous support from our Graduate Development Team, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
What can we offer you?
At PDSA, we're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, feel connected to our purpose and make a real difference to the lives of people and their pets.
In return for your skills and dedication, you'll benefit from:
- A competitive salary and a 37.5-hour working week
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous pension contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%
- Life assurance cover of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive wellbeing package, including a dedicated Wellbeing Day and Celebration Day, an Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 access to our Online Wellbeing Centre
- One paid Volunteering Day each year to support a cause that's important to you
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and benefits, including shopping, cinema, gym memberships, health cash plans, travel, and more through our Reward platform
- Opportunities to develop your skills through internal CPD programmes, plus discounts for the London Vet Show
Join us and be part of a team that's passionate about improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Locations
Graduate Veterinary Surgeon opportunities will be available at selected PDSA Pet Hospitals across our UK-wide network.
Locations for the 2027 intake will be confirmed in early 2027. We'll consider your preferred regions wherever possible and will communicate available locations before the selection process begins.
Recruitment Timeline
- Applications open: 6th November 2026
- Applications close: 15th January 2027
- Interviews: from February 2027
- Programme start date: September 2027
Questions?
Our team would be happy to help. If you have any questions about the programme or recruitment process, please contact us at joinus@pdsa.org.uk.
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into submitting an application and will be in touch with all candidates once applications have closed in the new year to provide an update on the next steps.
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.
