Veterinary Surgeon

Pdsa Pet Insurance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Protected CPD

Full RCVS fees covered

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on Pet Insurance

Job summary

PDSA Cardiff is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to manage a varied caseload from first-opinion consults to complex surgery, with strong clinical leadership and a collaborative team spirit.

You will deliver high-quality care across medicine, surgery, and preventive care, share knowledge, and support the charity's mission by promoting client contributions and improving efficiencies. Flexible working options are offered with protected CPD.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS essential).
• Confident and adaptable across a varied caseload.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Motivated to work in a charity-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care across medicine, surgery, and preventive care.
• Share your skills and knowledge, leading by example within the team.
• Support the charity's mission by promoting client contributions and suggesting efficiencies.

Skills

MRCVS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MRCVS/UK Veterinary Degree

Job description

PDSA Cardiff is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to manage a varied caseload, from first-opinion consults to complex surgery. You will be supported by strong clinical leadership, protected CPD, and a multi-disciplinary team culture that values good medicine and collaboration. You will:

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care across medicine, surgery, and preventive care
• Share your skills and knowledge, leading by example within the team
• Support the charity's mission by promoting client contributions and suggesting efficiencies
• Enjoy flexible working options to suit your lifestyle Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS essential)
• Confident and adaptable across a varied caseload
• Strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about improving pet health and client care
• Motivated to work in a charity-led environment, Candidates should demonstrate clinical expertise, adaptability, strong communication, and a passion for charity-led veterinary care. Global Veterinary Careers is partnering with PDSA to recruit a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon for their Cardiff hospital.

About PDSA Cardiff:

PDSA Cardiff is a modern, well-equipped hospital with separate dog and cat wards, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The hospital team is collaborative and supportive, with varied clinical interests that encourage knowledge sharing, mentoring, and development. Flexible rotas and out-of-hours work are managed with enhanced pay and stand-down time, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Why PDSA?

• Purpose with impact: every consult keeps pets healthy and families together
• Diverse caseload across surgery, medicine, and preventive care
• Strong support: mentoring, shared learning, and friendly multi-disciplinary teams
• Protected growth: funded CPD, clinical development, and clear progression routes
• Work-life balance: sensible rotas, flexible working, and wellbeing support
• Fair cover: flexible weekend/OOH with enhanced pay and stand-down time, Salary: up to £58,312 (Depending on Experience)
• Flexible working options
• Annual pay review & automatic pay increase
• Full RCVS fees covered
• CPD allowance: one week + £1,000 per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), growing to 30 days with service
• Additional wellbeing & celebration days
• Option to buy/sell 5 days holiday
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• Discounts on PDSA Pet Insurance, PDSA Shop & Vet Care
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme