Veterinary Surgeon

PDSA; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

PDSA is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon in Swansea to deliver high-standard care for pets in need. The role blends consultations with hands-on surgery, offering pathways for progression through our Skills Development Framework.

You will be MRCVS registered, with at least 12 months UK small animal experience preferred, and supported by a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance and COS sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be MRCVS registered and committed to high-quality patient and client care.
• Welfare-focused clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent with clinical systems and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and medical care for a diverse caseload.
• Manage a wide range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
• Work within a structured framework with opportunities for career development.

Skills

MRCVS

Small animal care

Clinical decision-making

Computer literacy

UK small animal practice

Education

MRCVS registered

Tools

Clinical systems

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 plenty of hands‑on surgical experience, exposure to a wide variety of routine and complex cases, and the opportunity to develop your skills through our structured Veterinary Surgeon Skills Development Framework. You'll gain experience in procedures including:

• 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, 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

Our well-equipped practice offers a wide range of modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, dental equipment, in-house laboratory analysers, dedicated cat and dog wards, two operating theatres, and an isolation unit. The practice has four consultation rooms, with one dedicated to nurse consultations and clinics.

Surgery is a key part of our caseload, with opportunities to work on a variety of orthopaedic cases including fracture repairs, plating (DCP plates and external fixation), French Bulldog elbow procedures, patella surgeries, and FHNEs.

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, weare able toprovide 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.