Lead Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon to step into a leadership position at a highly respected independent practice in Worthing. You'll work a 4-day week with 1-in-4 weekend mornings only (with time off in lieu), allowing you to enjoy the coastal lifestyle while maintaining a varied and engaging caseload. The team is collaborative, experienced, and genuinely happy—a rare combination that makes a real difference to your working week.

The practice enjoys a strong reputation with a loyal, home-grown client base and consistently high demand for quality clinical care. You'll have access to both the main surgery and a sister branch, providing an exceptional range of cases supported by modern, purpose-built premises designed for high-quality clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical work across a varied small animal caseload
• Utilise and develop advanced surgical and diagnostic skills within the practice's excellent facilities
• Work collaboratively with an experienced, supportive team of veterinary surgeons and nursing staff
• Contribute to maintaining the practice's reputation for high-quality clinical care and client service
• Support continuity of care through the practice's linked 24-hour emergency hospital provision

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Passion for high standards of clinical care
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team environment
• Keen to develop and utilise advanced clinical skills

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum plus relocation package
• 4-day working week
• 1-in-4 weekend cover (mornings only) with time off in lieu
• Access to top-of-the-range ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery equipment, advanced dentistry, full surgical facilities, in-house laboratory, and digital X-ray
• Exposure to stem cell treatments, orthopaedic procedures, referral ophthalmology, and internal medicine
• Linked 24-hour emergency hospital provision for OOH continuity
• Modern, purpose-designed premises
• Access to varied caseload across main and sister branches

About the Practice

Ferring Street Veterinary Surgery is part of DNA Vetcare, a proudly independent group of award-winning surgeries. Founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, DNA Vetcare operates multiple practices across London and Kent with a philosophy of providing excellent service to clients, respectful and caring expert care for animals, and a supportive, encouraging workplace for their teams. The Worthing practice benefits from having Iain, the original owner, still actively involved in providing advanced referral ophthalmology services as part of the Eye Vetcare service within the group.

The practice is known for its strong reputation, loyal client base, and commitment to clinical excellence. With access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, plus the backing of a linked 24-hour emergency hospital, the team ensures continuity and the highest standard of care for patients.