Vet Surgeon - Worthing - Up to £80,000

About The Role

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years’ experience looking for a role that truly offers the best of both professional fulfilment and lifestyle? Join our highly popular, strongly independent practice in Worthing—where a thriving caseload meets a fantastic pace of life by the sea.

About The Practice

We are proud to be part of the DNA Vetcare independent team, with our original owner, Iain, still actively working with us to provide an advanced referral ophthalmology service as part of our Eye Vetcare service. Our surgery enjoys a strong reputation with a loyal, home-grown client base and consistently high demand for the best in clinical care and client service. With access to both our main and sister branches, you’ll benefit from an exceptional and varied caseload supported by advanced facilities.

• Top-of-the-range ultrasound
• Keyhole (laparoscopic tower) surgery equipment
• Range of scopes
• Advanced dentistry
• Full surgical equipment range
• In-house laboratory
• Digital X-ray
• Access within the team to:
• Stem cell treatments
• Orthopaedic procedures
• Referral ophthalmology
• Internal medicine & advanced imaging

The Role

4-day working week
Up to £80,000 DOE
1 in 4 weekends (mornings only) with time off in lieu
Varied, engaging and progressive caseload
Collaborative, experienced, and genuinely happy team environment
Beautiful, modern premises designed for high-quality clinical work

About Worthing

Worthing offers an unbeatable lifestyle for vets in their 30s and 40s—combining career opportunity with balance and wellbeing. Seaside living: Start or end your day with a walk along the promenade and fresh sea air
Bustling town vibe: Independent cafés, restaurants, and a growing social scene
Outdoor escapes: Minutes from the South Downs for hiking, cycling, and weekend adventures
Connectivity: Direct train links to Brighton and London
Balanced lifestyle: A rare blend of coastal calm and professional opportunity

About You

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience
Passion for high standards of clinical care
Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Keen to utilise and develop advanced skills

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment. DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike. Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging work place for their teams.