Emillie's client, the PDSA in Staffordshire, is seeking a Senior Vet Surgeon to join their team full-time. Would you like to oversee a team making a meaningful difference?

• Salary £65,563 - £77,670 (including allowances) per annum.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

In this role, you will be an important part of the hospital’s leadership, steering the team towards excellence in customer service, clinical care, and pet well-being. Your focus will be on fostering a supportive and motivated team dedicated to preventive services and treating sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

As Senior Vet Surgeon, you will overseas the Head Nurse and Veterinary Surgeons, playing a pivotal role in developing and mentoring the clinical team. You’ll be responsible for guiding the team’s daily workflow, ensuring all operations run smoothly and a high standard of both clinical practice and customer care are kept.

Your leadership will extend to overseeing clinical governance, income, and expenditure at the hospital. This includes managing treatment costs and optimising PDSA resources to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality of care delivered.

To be successful, you must be a proactive, people-focused leader who can drive clinical and operational excellence while nurturing a supportive, inclusive team culture. If you are passionate about veterinary care and possess the skills to inspire, develop, and lead, this might be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and motivation to the veterinary and nursing teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of ongoing development.
• Oversee daily operational activities to ensure efficient workflows and a positive, supportive workplace environment.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance and promote the responsible and cost-effective use of resources.
• Manage hospital treatment budgets, focusing on financial sustainability and efficiency.
• Act as an ambassador for PDSA’s values, driving a strong commitment to outstanding pet care and animal welfare.

They’re seeking a dynamic, compassionate and adaptable Veterinary Surgeon with a strong foundation in both clinical excellence and team leadership. You’ll bring a proven ability to lead by example, inspire your colleagues, and nurture a positive, supportive, and growth-focused working environment.

With your natural leadership skills and empathetic communication style, you’ll build strong connections with both clients and team members. Your exceptional organisational abilities will help maintain smooth daily operations, enabling the team to navigate routine tasks and unexpected challenges while staying aligned with the hospital’s objectives.

Your proactive, solutions-focused mindset will allow you to make well-informed decisions, balancing clinical priorities with effective resource management. You’ll consistently deliver outcomes that enhance pet welfare and support team cohesion.

They’re looking for someone who combines empathy with professionalism—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and leads with integrity, optimism, and an unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality care. If you’re a forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon ready to make a meaningful impact, please get in touch.

The PDSA are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion that truly reflects the communities they serve. They strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, make the most of their talents, and contribute fully—free from discrimination, harassment, or bias. Their commitment to fair and merit-based decision-making is central to everything they do. Also offering a variety of family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, along with flexible working options, to support and empower team members from all backgrounds.

They also offer a great range of benefits which include:

• 38 hours of CPD funding for ongoing development
• CPD Allowance of £1000 per year
• Excellent career growth and leadership opportunities
• Full RCVS fees
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
• Celebration Day – an additional day off to celebrate a special day your way
• Volunteering Day – a day off to make a difference in your community
• Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) for financial security
• Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues
• Free Flu Vaccination
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme for a healthy commute
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations!

If you are interested in this role, please contact Emillie now: 01395 200189 / Emillie.Loaring@SynergyVets.com

Position Filled

Senior Vet Surgeon role at Staffordshire PDSA hospital