Veterinary jobs

As Senior Veterinary Surgeon (SVS) you will lead the PetAid hospital team, providing a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services and treating sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

You will be line manager to the Head Nurse and Veterinary Surgeons and will lead and develop the clinical team to manage the day-to-day workflow through the PetAid hospital efficiently. As the senior clinician you will be responsible for all aspects of clinical governance at the PetAid hospital and for managing income and clinical expenditure; including treatment costs at PetAid hospital level, making sure that PDSA resources are used in a cost-effective manner.

You will be a multi-faceted RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with a track record that includes practice and people management. Committed to the vision and mission of PDSA, You will demonstrate outstanding communication, leadership and organisational skills and have a flexible approach to work because PetAid hospitals provide 24-hour cover .

As a Veterinary Surgeon (VS) you will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services and treating sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

You will be involved in all aspects of clinical governance at the PetAid hospital and will be responsible for managing cases cost-effectively, encouraging financial contributions from clients and making sure that PDSA resources are used appropriately.

Depending on the needs of the PetAid hospital we have Veterinary Surgeons working both full- and part-time hours, with opportunities for career progression at PDSA.

An RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon, you will keep your professional knowledge updated by taking part in continuous professional development and will be committed to the vision and mission of PDSA.

As the Head Nurse (HN) you will you will lead the PetAid hospital nursing team, providing a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing and supporting Veterinary Surgeons to deliver preventive services and to treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

You will line manage the Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant teams and will lead and develop your team to manage the day-to-day workflow through the PetAid hospital efficiently. You will be responsible for stock control, hygiene and cleanliness of the PetAid hospital and equipment and will support the Senior Veterinary Surgeon in managing income and expenditure at PetAid hospital level, making sure that PDSA resources are used in a cost-effective manner.

You will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with an extensive track record including practice and people management and will be committed to the vision and mission of PDSA.

As a Veterinary Nurse (VN) you will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing and supporting Veterinary Surgeons to deliver preventive services and to treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

Working as part of a team that supports in theatre, provides inpatient care and carries out consultations, admissions and discharges, you will also be involved in dispensing medication, encouraging financial contributions from clients and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the PetAid hospital and equipment.

Depending on the needs of the PetAid hospital we have Veterinary Nurses working both full- and part-time hours, with opportunities for career progression at PDSA for the right candidate.

You will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse, will be expected to keep your professional knowledge updated by taking part in continuous professional development and will be committed to the vision and mission of PDSA.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) you will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing and supporting the clinical team to deliver preventive services and treat the sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

The role is to support the PetAid hospital team with taking care of the wellbeing of pets by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working at reception and providing support to the Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons. You will also encourage financial contributions from clients.

Depending on the needs of the PetAid hospital we have Apprentice / Veterinary Care Assistants working both full- and part-time hours.

This role is an excellent starting point if you want a career within a veterinary practice. Ideally, you will have the City & Guilds Veterinary Care Assistant qualification. However, we would be willing to support you to gain this qualification within a specified timescale.

As an Animal Care Assistant (ACA) you will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet wellbeing and supporting the clinical team to deliver preventive services and treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients.
 

The role is to support the PetAid hospital team, during the night, with taking care of the wellbeing of pets by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling and working at reception. You will also be responsible for encouraging financial contributions from clients.
 

Depending on the needs of the PetAid hospital, you may be working as part of a small team or as a lone worker and will be required to work 12-hour shifts through the night.

As PetAid hospital Manager you will oversee the day-to-day management of the PetAid hospital, making sure that it performs within budget, delivers the required financial targets and provides a cost-effective, efficient and quality service. Accountable for the financial processes of the PetAid hospital in line with PDSA policy, you will also coordinate the Health and Safety at the site and make sure that the required standards for equipment and property are maintained. ~

As line manager to the reception team and Animal Care Auxiliaries, you will lead the team to deliver excellent customer service and will be responsible for dealing with local client complaints. You will work with the Senior Veterinary Surgeon to deliver a consistent team approach in educating clients in pet wellbeing and delivering preventive services.

You should have relevant management and budgeting experience and also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification. Able to demonstrate outstanding communication, leadership and organisational skills, you must have a flexible approach to work because PetAid hospitals provide 24-hour cover.

As a Senior Receptionist you will lead a team of reception staff within a PetAid hospital and will co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of the reception team to deliver excellent customer service to our clients. You will assist the PetAid hospital Manager in the efficient management of client flow, encouraging financial contributions from clients and will provide administrative support to the PetAid hospital management team.
 

This is a full-time role and you will need a flexible approach to work since this role requires some weekend working. You will communicate sympathetically and courteously with clients and be able to exercise authority in a tactful way when necessary. PetAid hospitals are busy places; therefore you will need to be an organised person who is not easily flustered. You must have good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner. Previous office experience or team leader experience is an advantage but not essential.

As a receptionist within a PetAid hospital you will deliver excellent customer care to our clients. Working at the busy reception, you’ll be responsible for processing clients who attend, answering telephone enquiries, encouraging financial contributions from clients and maintaining PDSA paperwork.

You will work as part of a team that will require you to cover some weekends and team members’ absences. You will communicate sympathetically and courteously with clients and be able to exercise authority in a tactful way when necessary. PetAid hospitals are busy places; therefore you will need to be an organised person who is not easily flustered. You must have good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner. Previous office experience, including word processing and use of a computerised records system, is an advantage, although not essential.

At PDSA, we are investing in our future and that means we want people like you – ambitious graduate veterinary surgeons – to join us.

As the UK’s leading veterinary charity we have introduced a unique new talent programme that will help you to develop your veterinary skills in small animal practice and build on the qualities required to achieve your potential.

We are looking for graduates who want to move our organisation forward and to join our Veterinary team. You will be able to show us a special mix of skills – not just academic achievements, but experiences, opinions and values too.

The one year structured training programme, which includes rotations at our designated PetAid hospitals, will give you a solid foundation on which to build a rewarding long-term career. Find out more information on our Veterinary Graduate Programme today.