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Every day in our Pet Hospitals, vets and vet nurses protect the special bond between owners and their pets by providing veterinary care to sick and injured animals whose owners otherwise couldn’t afford to pay the full cost of treatment.

Being a Graduate Vet Surgeon at PDSA is unique -  you will see and do things during your graduate programme at PDSA that will amaze you, challenge you and help you to grow in both skill and confidence so you can practise in any environment and fully enjoy life as a vet. 

During your 12 month Programme, you will have one-to-one training as well as a range of practical and on line CPD learning modules. You’ll work under the guidance of an experienced mentor, learning practical skills and gaining confidence in a safe and supportive environment.  As well as helping you develop your medical and surgical skills, our comprehensive training will also cover softer skills like communication, resilience  and teamwork.

We deliver the following

  • One day off rota per week to focus solely on your professional development
  • Half a day per week with your onsite Vet GDP Adviser
  • Approximately 70% of clinical time consulting with clients and 30% developing diagnostic and surgical skills
  • Workshops with your cohort group on topics ranging from clinical practice to leadership
  • Opportunities to experience critical care and emergency medicine
  • A rewarding and fulfilling career path 

Benefits

We are really passionate about being a great place to work so we work hard to provide the right range of benefits to suit you:

  • Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
  • 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday each year
  • An additional Wellbeing day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
  • Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10%
  • You will be covered by our Life Assurance policy payable to your named beneficiaries (4 x Annual Salary)
  • 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
  • Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform