Does PDSA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PDSA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PDSA. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PDSA?

48% of PDSA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PDSA 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PDSA?

Volunteer (19) , Receptionist (14) , Veterinary Surgeon (10) , Veterinary Care Assistant (8) , Assistant Manager (7) , Manager (7) , Veterinarian (7) , Veterinary Assistant (6) , Store Manager (4) , Front Desk Receptionist (3) , Retail Assistant (3) , VCA (3) , Veterinary Nurse RVN (3) , Assistant Shop Manager (2) , Assistant Store Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at PDSA according to real employee reviews?

"Really good team and great cause to work for." ((in 19 reviews)); "Nice people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Really enjoyed my time here, great staff and always lots to do" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Fantastic charity, great working environment, opportunity for development and progression" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PDSA according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, lack of comunication" ((in 16 reviews)); "Awful culture." ((in 11 reviews)); "The manager keeps changing once in a while." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low pay if you’re not a vet" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is a culture of bullying which is not only allowed to go on but comes from the DG down." ((in 7 reviews))

What PDSA locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Belfast , Glasgow , Newcastle upon Tyne , Birmingham , London

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3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(269 total reviews)

Jan McLoughlin

38% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture and values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

PDSA has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PDSA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

269 reviews

4.0

4 Jun 2026

Good staff and pay, but stressful environment

Veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good staff, decent pay, relatively good working hours

Cons

Very busy, target focused, stressful, management not great

3.0

3 Jun 2026

Rewarding work with animals, but poor pay and management

Animal care technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Help lots of animals and it is rewarding

Cons

Bad pay and management think they are gods. High work load

1.0

13 May 2026

Enjoyable work with animals, but not for outdoorsy types

Vet nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I like the animals and stuff

Cons

I dont like outside and stuff

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£25K - £25K /yr

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