Veterinary Surgeon

PDSA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD allowance 5 days

RCVS fees paid

25 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme

Life assurance

AXA Health + EAP

Fetch staff discounts

Relocation assistance

COS sponsorship for eligible vets

Job summary

PDSA Newcastle is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy hospital with a mix of consultations and surgical cases. You’ll gain hands-on experience with soft tissue, orthopaedic, dentistry, and emergency procedures, guided by a formal Skills Development Framework.

The role supports flexible patterns and aims for ongoing clinical growth and salary progression. The team emphasizes welfare‑driven decision making, excellent client and patient care, and the ability to work efficiently in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Varied role with consultations and surgery across a diverse caseload.
• Advance clinical skills through a structured Veterinary Surgeon Skills Development Framework across procedures.
• Handle high volumes of cases, including emergencies, with a welfare‑focused approach.
• Progress through the framework with annual reviews and salary progression.

Skills

MRCVS registered

Clinical decision-making

High-quality patient care

Client care

Computer literacy

UK small animal experience

Job description

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

At PDSA, you'll enjoy high case volumes and exceptional hands‑on experience, exposure to a high number of varied cases to rapidly develop your surgical skills, and a busy mix of daily consults and emergency work. You will advance your clinical skills through our structured Veterinary Surgeon Skills Development Framework across procedures such as:

• Soft tissue surgery, including pyometras, cystotomies, enterotomies, enucleations, and caesarean sections.
• Orthopaedic procedures such as cruciate repairs, femoral head and neck excisions (FHNE), hip reductions, and fracture management.
• Dentistry, from routine extractions through to major surgical extractions.
• Emergency and complex surgical case management, with a clear pathway to develop advanced skills in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmic surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures*.

As you progress through the framework, your skills are formally reviewed each year, providing a clear pathway for career development and salary progression as your clinical 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, efficient, and welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
• Be confident, adaptable, and efficient when working in a fast‑paced, high-pressur environment.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
• Have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience.

About the Hospital

PDSA Newcastle is a highly collaborative and effective hospital, a great place for teamwork, case discussion, and shared learning. As a large and very busy hospital, we handle a high volume of varied cases alongside a heavy emergency workload, giving you access to a rich pool of knowledge and experience across our team's diverse clinical interests. To support you in this fast‑paced environment, we offer flexible working patterns with both full‑time and part‑time opportunities available to ensure a healthy work‑life balance.

Our Pet Hospitals are well‑equipped and include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in‑house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, pipedgasesand extensive orthopaedic equipment*.

Work pattern & rota

We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and have a rota designed to support it:

• Full time working 37.5 hours per week (would consider 30 hours across 4 days)
• 7.5 hour shifts starting from 8.30am
• One hour lunch break (unpaid)

Rewards,Supportand Benefits

• Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance and individual circumstances.
• CPD allowance of5days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, soyou’renever out of pocket. (Where applicable)
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, withoptionto buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand 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,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

Certificate of Sponsorship(COS)

For candidates requiring visa sponsorship, wecanprovide a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) for eligible Vet Surgeons. We have experience supporting international colleagues through the sponsorship process and are committed to helping you navigate each stage with clarity and confidence, enabling you toestablishalong‑termcareer in the UK.

Relocation

We offer financial support to help with relocation for candidates moving to join us. As part of the recruitment process,you’llhave the opportunity to speak with a PDSA colleague to learn more about the support available, and our hiring managers are happy to share local insight to help you consider your move with confidence.

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.

* The range of procedures undertaken may vary between PDSA Pet Hospitals, depending on local caseload, facilities and clinical expertise.