Ready to join a thriving multi-vet team with genuine work-life balance? This Sussex-based role offers a 4-day week, advanced clinical facilities, and real scope for progression in a supportive environment.
1:4 weekend rota; daytime ECC cover only (no night shifts mentioned)
This is a full-time permanent position based at a 24-hour hospital and branch practice in the Sussex/Surrey region, offering a 4-day working week with a manageable 1:4 weekend rota. You'll split your time across branch and hospital settings, gaining exposure to both primary-care consulting and advanced soft tissue surgery, ECC cover during daytime hours, and diagnostic imaging work.
You'll be joining a multi-vet team with exceptional clinical breadth. The Lead Vet is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with interests in regenerative medicine and a genuine passion for supporting colleagues. The wider team holds interests in dentistry, medicine, imaging, cytology, endoscopy, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology. You'll have access to top-range equipment including CT, MRI, laparoscopic tower, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, premium ultrasound, full in-house lab, and laser therapy.
The location offers excellent connectivity: 20 minutes from Gatwick, great transport links to London (1 hour by train), and easy access to the coast (45 minutes by car).
DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. The practice was built on years of experience in high-quality veterinary care. Claire Baker joined as a Director in 2019 and now heads up operations and vet team recruitment. The group operates across London and Kent with a network of hand-picked veterinary surgeons selected for their clinical skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care.
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