Does PDSA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PDSA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PDSA. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PDSA?

44% 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, 3.0 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?

"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 14 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "happy atmosphere" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management, lack of comunication" ((in 20 reviews)); "Low pay if you’re not a vet" ((in 9 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)); "The manager keeps changing once in a while." ((in 7 reviews))

PDSA Reviews

2.9

44% would recommend to a friend

(270 total reviews)

Jan McLoughlin

35% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

PDSA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 270 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PDSA employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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270 reviews

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

5.0

11 Mar 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working with colleagues who genuinely care about the cause and want to support each other to make a difference. A surprisingly large organisation, which creates opportunities to learn and progress. Flexible working arrangements are also a real positive. Working for a charity like this makes you feel you are doing something meaningful.

Cons

Highly pressured in many areas.

5.0

31 Dec 2025

Home from home

Rvn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team, diverse cases, good work/life balance

Cons

Wages not competitive Owner compliance can be challenging No fancy equipment

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