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?

"Really good team and great cause to work for." ((in 21 reviews)); "Nice people to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Really enjoyed my time here, great staff and always lots to do" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Plenty of training available" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management, lack of comunication" ((in 15 reviews)); "Awful culture." ((in 11 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 8 reviews)); "The manager keeps changing once in a while." ((in 7 reviews))

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

PDSA

PDSA reviews

Compare reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(268 total reviews)

Jan McLoughlin

38% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & 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 268 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 Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Reviews by job title

268 reviews

3.0

Jun 3, 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

May 13, 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

Apr 10, 2026

Great place

Lead volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Welcoming environment Top management team

Cons

Smelly clothes people should be more mindful

Viewing 1 - 3 of 268 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Other

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Fred Hutch Cancer Center

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

UNICEF

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Smithsonian

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at PDSA

Charity Assistant Shop Manager

Client Services Manager

Customer Service Advisor

Sunderland, North East England, England

£25K - £25K /yr

(Employer provided)

View job

PDSA reviews FAQs

Related searches: PDSA jobs | PDSA salaries | PDSA benefits | PDSA interviews

Reviews PDSA reviews

PDSA

PDSA reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Rewarding work with animals, but poor pay and management

Enjoyable work with animals, but not for outdoorsy types

Great place

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at PDSA

PDSA reviews FAQs

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

PDSA reviews FAQs

Bowls

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Jobs at PDSA