Senior Veterinary Surgeon

PDSA; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary charity, PDSA, as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon in Stoke-On-Trent. This role involves leading a dedicated team, managing clinical operations, and driving high standards of pet care. You will play a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring exceptional care for pets and their families.

Benefits

CPD funding and allowance

Excellent career growth opportunities

25 days holiday plus additional days

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon with experience in leadership and clinical practices.
• Ability to inspire and manage teams.
• Proven track record in maintaining high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a veterinary and nursing team while managing daily operations.
• Ensure adherence to clinical governance and cost-effective use of resources.
• Oversee budgeting and financial efficiency at the hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

PDSA Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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Over 100 Years of Caring for Pets and People, Join Us to make a meaningful difference!

• Accredited as one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for in the UK
• 2.2 million Veterinary treatments, 430,000 pets helped, and 6.6 million people supported in 2023
• 49 Hospitals and over 110 charity shops supported by more than 2250 Employees and 1800 Volunteers

About the Role:

Are you a skilled and compassionate leader? PDSA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to head our Pet Hospital team. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our hospital’s leadership, steering the team towards excellence in customer service, clinical care, and pet wellbeing. Your focus will be on fostering a cohesive and motivated team dedicated to preventive services and treating sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll oversee the Head Nurse and Veterinary Surgeons, playing a pivotal role in developing and mentoring the clinical team. You’ll be responsible for guiding the team’s daily workflow, ensuring smooth operations and high standards in both clinical practice and customer care.

Your leadership will also extend to overseeing clinical governance, income, and expenditure at the hospital. This includes managing treatment costs and optimising PDSA resources to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on care quality.

In essence, this role calls for a proactive, people-focused leader who can drive clinical and operational excellence while nurturing a supportive, inclusive team culture. If you are passionate about veterinary care and possess the skills to inspire, develop, and lead, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference.

This role is based in Stoke, ST4 5RQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated veterinary and nursing team, promoting teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflow and a supportive team environment
• Oversee clinical governance, ensuring adherence to high standards and cost-effective use of resources
• Take charge of budgeting for hospital treatments and ensuring financial efficiency
• Champion PDSA’s values and commitment to exceptional pet care and wellbeing

We also offer great benefits which include:

• 38 hours of CPD funding for ongoing development
• CPD Allowance of £1000 per year
• Excellent career growth and leadership opportunities
• Full RCVS fees
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
• Celebration Day – an additional day off to celebrate a special day your way
• Volunteering Day – a day off to make a difference in your community
• Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) for financial security
• Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme for a healthy commute
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform

About You:

We’re looking for a versatile, driven, and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon with a robust background in both clinical practice and people management. You’ll bring a proven track record of effective leadership, showcasing your ability to inspire and engage teams, create a positive and supportive working environment, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

As a natural leader, you’ll have a talent for clear, empathetic communication, allowing you to engage effectively with both clients and colleagues. Your exceptional organisational skills will ensure efficient day-to-day operations, guiding the team smoothly through daily workflow, handling unexpected challenges, and adapting plans as needed to meet the hospital’s goals.

Your flexible, problem-solving approach will empower you to make sound decisions, balance clinical needs with resource management, and deliver solutions that prioritise pet wellbeing and team cohesion.

We’re looking for someone who can seamlessly blend compassion with professionalism, who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment, and who is driven to lead with integrity, positivity, and an unwavering commitment to quality care. If you’re a visionary Veterinary Surgeon eager to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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

If you're interested in applying or arranging a friendly chat to learn more about this role, please reach out to Ian Critchley at [e-mail]

For any accessibility concerns, please contact us to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Join us at PDSA to lead with purpose and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

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