Veterinary Surgeon

Pdsa; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS fees paid

BSAVA/London Vet Show discounts

25 days + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee assistance program

Staff fetch discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

PDSA in Gillingham is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy hospital with a broad case mix. You’ll perform a wide range of surgical procedures and have exposure to emergency and complex cases, while delivering compassionate care to pets and owners who need support.

The role offers a clear development pathway, annual reviews, and opportunities for salary progression, with flexible working arrangements and generous CPD benefits.

Qualifications

• Be MRCVS registered.
• Experience delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
• Be confident working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
• Ideally have UK small animal practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied caseload across consultations and surgery.
• Deliver high-quality patient and client care.
• Progress clinical skills through annual reviews and salary progression.

Skills

MRCVS

Clinical care

Welfare focus

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Small animal experience

Job description

Flexible working arrangements offered with part-time hours considered

• Relocation & Sponsorship support available

Make a difference every day with PDSA

For over 100 years, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people facing financial hardship. Join us and help make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, while being part of a charity that's evolving to reach even more communities.

Grow your surgical career with us as a Veterinary Surgeon

We carry out a wide range of surgical procedures in-house, with plenty of exposure to emergency and complex surgery. You'll enjoy a varied clinical caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, medicine, with opportunities to build your skills and confidence.

Find out more about our caseload and how you can progress your surgical career in the attached leaflet.

As you progress, your skills are formally reviewed each year, providing a clear pathway for clinical development, career progression and salary progression as your expertise grows.

About you

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied role with a great mix of consultations and surgery, managing a diverse caseload while making a real difference to pets and owners who need our support.

To be successful, you'll:

• Be MRCVS registered.
• Have experience delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
• Be confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
• Ideally have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience.

About the Hospital

Gillingham Pet Hospital is a purpose-built PDSA veterinary hospital with ample free on-site parking. The hospital is well equipped, featuring two operating theatres, six consulting rooms, a dedicated preparation area, separate dog and cat kennels, an isolation ward, and an imaging room.

Working Pattern

Work-life balance is a key focus, with minimal weekend commitments. The rota includes approximately one in four Saturday mornings, finishing at 12pm. Weekday shifts typically finish at 6pm, with only occasional late shifts required to support emergency cases.

Rewards, Support and Benefits

• CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, so you’re never out of pocket. *Where applicable
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and 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, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

Pay breakdown:

• Base Salary: £41,539 - £56,332
• Allowances: £5,530
• One off payment after 12 months of continuous service: £5,000

Diversity & Inclusion

PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate pre-employment checks. As a safeguarding organisation, we expect all colleagues to share our commitment to protecting children, adults at risk and one another