Veterinary Surgeon
7 days ago 
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Salary
£49,169 - £63,962 (including allowances) pro rata
Company
PDSA
Contact
Nichola Day
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Make a difference every day with PDSA
About Us
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.
About you
We're looking for a confident and adaptable veterinary surgeon who enjoys the variety and challenge of a busy caseload. You'll be comfortable making sound clinical decisions and discussing a range of treatment options with clients, tailoring recommendations to suit both the pet's needs and the owner's circumstances.
Communication and teamwork are central to this role. You'll enjoy building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike, working collaboratively within a supportive environment where case discussion, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning are encouraged.
Joining our experienced and compassionate team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pets and their owners while contributing to the ongoing development of our services. We value a positive work-life balance and are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applications.
About the hospital
Basildon is a friendly and collaborative Pet Hospital where teamwork, support and clinical development are at the heart of everything we do.
You'll be joining an experienced veterinary team led by a Senior Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader, alongside four Veterinary Surgeons at varying stages of their careers. The team has interests across soft tissue surgery, emergency and urgent care, and orthopaedics, creating an excellent environment for learning, mentoring and clinical discussion.
We're keen to hear from vets who are confident with consultations and routine surgery. For those looking to further develop their surgical skills, support and training opportunities are available.
You'll be supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary team consisting of a Head Nurse, two Veterinary Nurse Team Leaders, seven Registered Veterinary Nurses, five Veterinary Care Assistants, a Client Services Manager and seven Reception Team Members.
The full-time rota offers a variety of shift patterns, including 8:00am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5:00pm, 9:00am to 5:30pm, 9:30am to 6:00pm and 10:30am to 7:00pm, helping to provide flexibility and work-life balance across the team.
We aim to operate a 1 in 6 weekend rota, although some flexibility is required as this may occasionally increase during periods of reduced staffing. Weekend shifts are 9:00am to 6:00pm and include 18 hours of stand-down time, typically with time off before and after the weekend worked. Vets also usually support one Bank Holiday per year.
The team works exceptionally well together, creating a positive and enjoyable working environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, develop their skills and make a real difference to the lives of pets and their owners every day.
Rewards, support and benefits
We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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.
25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with 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 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.
To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
Tel: 01952290999
Address:
The Coco Markus Centre, Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
