Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Gillingham
Salary £57,039–£64,595 + £5,530 in allowances | Flexible working | Part-time considered
Ready to combine your passion for surgery with clinical leadership?
This is an exciting opportunity to join PDSA as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, taking on a hands-on clinical role with a surgically biased caseload while helping to develop and support the wider Veterinary Surgeon team.
You’ll take a practical, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making, working closely with colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for pets and their owners. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you’ll share your knowledge, support the development of other vets and help maintain high clinical standards across the hospital.
Whether you’re an established Lead Vet or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into leadership, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills while making a genuine difference.
You’ll need at least three years’ post-qualification experience and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
Flexible working arrangements are available, including consideration of part-time hours. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may also be available.
About the Hospital
The Gillingham hospital has a collaborative team culture, encouraging clinical discussion, shared learning and teamwork. With colleagues bringing a range of clinical interests and experience, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to discuss cases and develop treatment plans together.
The modern, well-equipped hospital includes:
Separate dog and cat kennelling facilities
In-house radiography and ultrasound
Endoscopy and piped gases
Extensive orthopaedic equipment
Why Join PDSA?
At PDSA, your clinical expertise can make a real difference to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your surgical expertise, strengthen your leadership skills and contribute to a service that helps pets when they need it most.
Salary and Benefits
Base salary: £57,039–£64,595
Additional allowances: £5,530
One-off payment: £5,000 after 12 months of service
You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive package, including:
Five days’ CPD leave and a £1,000 annual development allowance
Full payment of RCVS registration fees, where applicable
Extensive internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
Three additional paid days off each year for volunteering, celebration and wellbeing
Generous pension contributions, starting at 5% and rising to 10%
Life assurance worth four times your annual salary
Private medical cover, an AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support
Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the staff benefits platform
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance and access to staff veterinary services
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery, supporting colleagues and delivering high-quality clinical care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply through the PDSA careers website by creating a candidate account and completing the application form.
Diversity and Inclusion
PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment checks. As a safeguarding organisation, PDSA expects all colleagues to share its commitment to protecting children, adults at risk and one another.
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