Veterinary Surgeon Out of Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

BSAVA/London Vet Show discounts

Annual leave included

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

PDSA in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) for our emergency services. You will manage urgent and critical cases, make rapid clinical decisions, and provide high-quality emergency care to pets and support to their owners.

You will work a 33.41-hour week with a 1 week on/2 weeks off pattern, including nights; CPD allowance and full RCVS fee coverage are provided, along with extensive internal CPD, pension, life assurance, staff discounts and more.

Qualifications

• Be MRCVS registered.
• Have experience delivering high-quality emergency patient and client care.
• Be confident assessing and managing emergency and critical care cases independently.
• Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
• Remain calm and confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
• Be comfortable utilising ultrasound, radiography, and multi-parameter machines.

Responsibilities

• Managing urgent and critical cases.
• Making clinical decisions under pressure.
• Providing high-quality emergency care.
• Supporting pets and owners when they need it most.

Skills

Emergency care

Clinical decision-making under press

Ultrasound

Radiography

Multi-parameter monitors

Computer literacy

Education

MRCVS registered

Job description

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.Managing urgent and critical cases.Making clinical decisions under pressure.Providing high-quality emergency care.Supporting pets and owners when they need it most.

Be MRCVS registered.Have experience delivering high-quality emergency patient and client care.Be confident assessing and managing emergency and critical care cases independently.Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.Remain calm and confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.Be comfortable utilising ultrasound, radiography, and multi-parameter machines.

Work 1 week on & 2 weeks off!33.41 hours per week. Week 1 - Monday-Sunday 19:45-08:15. Awake shift. - Week 2 - Off. - Week 3 – Off.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.Annual leave is included as part of working hours.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.

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.The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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