Veterinary Surgeon - Sussex - Up to £85,000
About the role
DNA Vets is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate, versatile veterinary surgeon who enjoys variety, thrives on new challenges, and wants to advance their skills across a range of supported and insured clinical environments. Every vet on the DNA team is encouraged to pursue further certification and skill development. This role will support your professional aspirations while allowing you to contribute your experience—whether you're a recent graduate or an established general practitioner.
Based in the Sussex/Surrey region, you’ll work across both branch and hospital settings, handling everything from routine consultations to advanced soft-tissue surgery and emergency and critical care (ECC) during the day. You’ll deliver excellent service to our valued clients while working with top-of-the-range equipment, including CT, MRI, laparoscopic tower, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, premium ultrasound, full in-house lab, laser therapy, and more.
Our team is a standout—clinically advanced, supportive, and full of diverse interests, from orthopaedic surgery and regenerative medicine to dentistry, imaging, cytology, endoscopy, soft-tissue surgery, and dermatology. Our RVNs and support staff bring years of experience and play a vital role in practice operations.
We’re conveniently located near public transport (a 10-minute walk from the train station) and just 20 minutes from London Gatwick Airport. Central London is an hour away by train, and the coast is a 45-minute drive.
Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates who require it.
Schedule
- Full-time role, 40 hours per week over 4 days
- Work/life rota with a 1:4 weekend schedule
Pay
Salary up to £85,000 per annum.
Benefits
- Above-industry-leading CPD financial support
- Access to cutting-edge equipment (CT, MRI, laparoscopic tower, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, premium ultrasound, full lab, laser therapy, and more)
- Strong, collaborative team with diverse clinical interests and expertise
- Excellent transport links in and out of London
About Us
DNA Vetcare is an independent group of multi-award-winning surgeries founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. With decades of experience in high-quality practices, Alan and Dane built DNA to deliver exceptional care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined as a Director in 2019, having started at the main London hospital as a locum in 2013, and now leads the group’s operations and vet recruitment.
Our network of veterinary surgeons is handpicked for their clinical skills, experience, and ability to provide compassionate care. This commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation for delivering the very best care to pets and their owners.