Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

PDSA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Special days off

Pension

Life assurance

Health cover

Staff discounts

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

PDSA Aston in Birmingham is inviting a qualified Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative team. You’ll see a wide range of medical and surgical cases and work under an experienced mentor with one-to-one training and online CPD learning modules.

This role focuses on professional development, teamwork and compassionate animal care, offering a supportive environment, structured development and opportunities to contribute to high‑quality services for pets and their owners within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Graduate Veterinary Surgeon with open water for development.
• Experience in a variety of medical and surgical cases is beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one training and CPD learning modules during your programme.
• Work under the guidance of an experienced mentor to develop practical skills.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our services and patient care.
• Participate in a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring / training

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM/BVMS)

Job description

The Vacancy

Make a difference every day with PDSA

AboutUs

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’renow 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'llbuild a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.

Ifyou'reready to make a real difference and be part of a teamthat'screating positive change, we want you to join us.Let'sbuild a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.

About you

We’re looking for a qualified Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at PDSA Aston. If you thrive on variety and want to make a meaningful impact, this could be the role for you. At PDSA, no two days are ever the same, you’ll see a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

During your programme, you will have one-to-one training as well as a range of practical and on line CPD learning modules. You’ll work under the guidance of an experienced mentor, learning practical skills and gaining confidence in a safe and supportive environment.As well as helping you develop your medical and surgical skills, our comprehensive training will also coversofter skills like communication, resilience and teamwork.

We deliverthe following:

• One day off rota per week to focus solely on your professional development
• Workshops with yourcohort groupon topicsranging from clinical practice to leadership
• Opportunities to experience critical care and emergency medicine
• A rewarding and fulfilling career path

Working alongside an experienced, caring team, you’ll help champion our mission, inspire client contributions and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.

Please note that this role is expected to commence within the next few months and is therefore not suitable for students graduating in Summer 2027.

About the hospital

PDSA Aston 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,supportand benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, withoptionto buy or sell an extra five days.

• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand 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,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.

• Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.

• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

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 individualsare able tomake 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 fromdifferent backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout 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 backgroundchecks.