Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Margate
Salary £60,842–£68,901 + £5,530 in allowances | Flexible working | Part-time considered
Ready to combine your passion for surgery with clinical leadership?
Join PDSA Margate’s small, dedicated team in a hands-on clinical role where you can make a real difference to the care we provide.
You’ll work with a surgically biased caseload, taking a practical, evidence-based approach to finding the best treatment options for pets and their owners. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you’ll support and develop the Veterinary Surgeon team, share your expertise and help maintain high clinical standards across the hospital.
This opportunity could suit an established Lead Vet or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into leadership. You’ll need at least three years’ post-qualification experience, with the confidence to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Flexible working arrangements are available, including consideration of part-time hours. Relocation support and visa sponsorship may also be available.
Why Join PDSA?
At PDSA, you’ll use your clinical expertise to help pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your surgical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to pets and the people who love them.
Salary and Benefits
Base salary: £60,842–£68,901
Additional allowances: £5,530
Five days’ CPD leave and a £1,000 annual development allowance
Full payment of RCVS registration fees, where applicable
Extensive internal CPD programmes, plus 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, plus 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.
To apply for the Lead Veterinary Surgeon role, visit the PDSA careers website, click Apply Now, create a candidate account and complete the application form.
Diversity and Inclusion
PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. 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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