Seeing Practice with PDSA
What is 'Seeing Practice'
Seeing Practice is the term used when an undergraduate veterinary student accompanies a practicing qualified vet and receives on-service training. It’s also known as Extra-Mural Studies (EMS).
Seeing Practice with PDSA
If you are studying to become a vet or vet nurse, or if you are already enrolled on an animal care course, a Seeing Practice placement with PDSA gives you a host of benefits:
- See a wider variety of interesting cases than in most general practices. Our PDSA Pet Hospitals have an annual case load of over 2 million treatments. Because of the scope of our service and the range of pets we see, you can expect a broader experience than in most general practices.
- Gain hands-on experience. At a PDSA Pet Hospital you won’t just be observing experienced vets in action.
- Experienced veterinary students can expect to try their hand at minor operations, procedures and consulting. Our team are very welcoming and will be on hand to support you throughout your time with us.
- Use the latest equipment. Our Pet hospitals, most of which are purpose built, use the latest equipment to be found in general practice (ECG, endoscopy, ultrasound, ASIF implants etc).
How to Apply
Please see below pet hospitals offering seeing practice or EMS placement opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a placement, please email your CV to the pet hospital using the details below. Due to the high volume of requests our hospitals receive someone will be in contact if they are able to accommodate you.
Scotland
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Dundee | Dundee.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Glasgow East | Glasgow.East.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Glasgow SS | not accepting applications |
North East
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Gateshead | Gateshead.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Hull | Hull.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Newcastle | Newcastle.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Sunderland | Sunderland.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
North West
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Blackpool | Blackpool.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Huyton | Huyton.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Kirkdale | Kirkdale.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Manchester | Manchester.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Stoke | Stoke.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
Yorkshire & East Midlands
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Bradford & Huddersfield | Bradford.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Derby | Derby.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Leeds | Leeds.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Nottingham | not accepting applications |
| Sheffield | Sheffield.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
Central England
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Aston | not accepting applications |
| Oldbury | not accepting applications |
| Coventry | not accepting applications |
| Leicester | not accepting applications |
| Wolverhampton | not accepting applications |
North London
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Basildon | Basildon.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Bow | not accepting applications |
| Illford | Ilford.petclinic@pdsa.org.uk |
| Hendon | not accepting applications |
| Edmonton Green | not accepting applications |
| Romford | Romford.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
South London
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Bournemouth | Bournemouth.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Croydon | not accepting applications |
| New Cross | New.Cross.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Southampton | Southampton.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Thamesmead | Thamesmead.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
South Coast
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Belfast | Belfast.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Brighton | not accepting applications |
| Gillingham | Gillingham.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Margate | Margate.petclinic@pdsa.org.uk |
| Portsmouth | Cowplain.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
South Wales & South West
| Hospital | Email contact |
| Bristol | not accepting applications |
| Cardiff | not accepting applications |
| Plymouth | Plymouth.pethospital@pdsa.org.uk |
| Swansea & Llanelli Branch | not accepting applications |
If you've got any questions about Seeing Practice with PDSA, take a look at our frequently asked questions.
Qualified Vets and Nurses
Seeing Practice placements are work experience placements for students studying for a veterinary qualification. If you're a MRCVS qualified vet or nurse who is confident in practice and would like to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about volunteering for PDSA.