PDSA

Veterinary Surgeon

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Kent, South East England
Temporary
Surgeon

Posted 13 hour(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-UK-5947920576


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. Manage a diverse caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery. Carry out a wide range of surgical procedures in-house, including emergency and complex surgeries.

Work on a varied clinical caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, and medicine. Progress your surgical career with opportunities for skill-building and confidence development. 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. Flexible working arrangements offered with part-time hours considered.

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.

Relocation & Sponsorship support available. CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees.

Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show. 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the 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. AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, and private medical cover included. Retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts available through the staff Fetch benefits platform. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services. 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.