Veterinary Surgeon

PDSA; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary charity in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their team part-time, offering 22.5 hours per week. The role involves providing expert veterinary care and managing a variety of clinical cases in a supportive environment. You will work with a collaborative team and have access to ongoing learning opportunities and generous benefits, including flexible working options and a CPD allowance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and adaptability to join a passionate team.

Benefits

Remote and flexible working options

CPD Allowance of one week and £1000 per year

25 days holiday with buy/sell options

Paid Volunteering Day and Wellbeing Day

Generous Auto-Enrolment pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with ability to handle diverse cases.
• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for a wide range of cases.
• Work collaboratively with a veterinary team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Clinical confidence

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

The Vacancy

About Us

PDSA is a special organisation that provides expert veterinary care for people across the UK who otherwise would not be able to afford to treat their pets. What we do really matters!

Our approach is unique as we combine pragmatism with a strong client care focus to deliver good clinical outcomes – we focus on measuring our impact rather than targets.

About You

We’re looking for dedicated Veterinary Surgeons who thrive on variety and want to make a genuine difference. At PDSA, no two days are the same – you’ll see a wide range of cases that will challenge and grow your skills.

You’ll need adaptability and resilience to handle diverse cases, clinical confidence to make sound decisions, and great communication skills to connect with clients and colleagues. In return, you’ll be supported by an experienced, collaborative team who value learning and development. We’ll help you build your expertise and enjoy a career with purpose.

About the Role

This is a part‑time position, 22.5 hours per week, shift will be 7.5 hours per week with varying shifts between 8.30am - 6.30pm. You’ll also work one Saturday morning (9am–12.30pm) on a shared rota every 4–6 weeks.

About the Hospital

Our hospital veterinary teams have varied clinical interests which means you will have access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience with which to discuss 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. The size of our teams allows for a flexible approach to weekend rotas and any out of hours required, with enhanced pay and stand‑down time in the week when a weekend is worked.

About the benefits

We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.

In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Remote and flexible working options
• CPD Allowance of one week and £1000 per year
• 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 (pro‑rata)
• Special days off – including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself.
• 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)
• 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
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform

Want to know more about life at PDSA? Please reach out to Katelijne Peumans our Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader in Coventry at [e-mail]

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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout 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 background checks.