Veterinary Surgeon

Networx; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Veterinary Surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will make a genuine difference. You'll be part of a well-equipped hospital team, collaborating with colleagues who share varied clinical interests. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working options, generous CPD allowances, and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes work-life balance. If you're ready to champion the charity and lead by example, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote and flexible working options

CPD Allowance of one week and £1000 per year

Full RCVS fees

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell

Wellbeing Day

Generous pension schemes

Life Assurance policy

Employee Assistance Program

Certificate of Sponsorship

Relocation costs available

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of clinical cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert veterinary care to pets in need.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Veterinary Skills

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Resource Management

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Radiography Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

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Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Gillingham

Salary: £45,750 - £60,112 per annum (including allowances)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Flexible working options are available regarding hours and shifts.

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 are looking for qualified vets who are up for a challenge and can adapt to the wide variety of cases seen at PDSA. Confidence in communicating with a wide range of colleagues and clients is essential, as is a willingness to share your skills and lead by example.

Your passion will drive you to champion the charity, promote client contributions, and always keep an eye on resources, suggesting efficiencies wherever possible.

The work is fast-paced and challenging, so we want you to have the work-life balance that suits your needs as well as enabling us to deliver an outstanding service. Ask us about flexible options!

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, including 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 passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where 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 the Best Companies survey.

In addition, 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 options to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
• Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes 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
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday, and similar organizations on our fetch platform
• Certificate of Sponsorship available for RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeons
• Relocation costs available for successful candidate; please ask for more information at application stage

To apply, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the page, create a candidate account, and complete our simple application form.

PDSA is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment where all individuals can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and decisions are based on merit. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support team members from various backgrounds.

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk, and colleagues. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and background checks.