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 (6) , 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?

"Nice people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Really enjoyed my time here, great staff and always lots to do" ((in 16 reviews)); "Really good team and great cause to work for." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great work life balance." ((in 7 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 14 reviews)); "Awful culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is a culture of bullying which is not only allowed to go on but comes from the DG down." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low pay if you’re not a vet" ((in 8 reviews)); "The manager keeps changing once in a while." ((in 7 reviews))

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3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(267 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 267 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).

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267 reviews

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

5.0

10 Apr 2026

Great place

Lead volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Welcoming environment Top management team

Cons

Smelly clothes people should be more mindful

3.0

21 Mar 2026

Worked with great people, could be stressful at times

Receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

All the staff are very caring

Cons

Could be very stressful as you are shouted at a lot by clients

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Jobs at PDSA

Client Services Manager

Customer Service Advisor

Sunderland, North East England, England

£25K - £25K /yr

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Charity Assistant Shop Manager

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