Make a difference every day with PDSA
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’re 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.
About You
We’re looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon (SVS) to join our friendly team at Sheffield. If you thrive on variety, enjoy taking the clinical lead and want to make a meaningful impact, this could be the role for you. At PDSA, no two days are ever the same – you’ll see a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including more complex workups, giving you the chance to develop your skills while making a real difference to pets and owners who really need our help.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical cases, provide second opinions and discuss realistic, evidence‑based options with clients.
- Communicate clearly with pet owners, explaining treatment plans and building trust.
- Co‑ordinate with the wider clinical and client service teams to ensure joined‑up, compassionate care.
- Mentor and coach colleagues, sharing experience and helping embed high clinical standards and good governance.
- Support continuous improvement, champion new ways of working and promote PDSA’s mission and values.
About the Hospital
Sheffield is a highly collaborative, effective hospital and a great place for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. Our teams have varied clinical interests, giving you access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience when discussing cases and treatment plans.
Our pet hospitals are modern and well‑equipped and include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in‑house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
Rewards, Support & Benefits
- Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance and individual circumstances.
- CPD allowance of one week and £1,000 per year for development.
- Full payment of your RCVS fees, so you’re never out of pocket.
- 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 for added peace of mind.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover included.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via the 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 the 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 flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our staff, and to treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
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