Ready to join a well-equipped, supportive team in Sussex where you can develop advanced surgical skills with mentorship from specialists? This 4-day week role with manageable weekends offers genuine work-life balance alongside access to elite facilities and CPD support.
1 in 4 weekend rota; ECC work daytime only
You'll be joining DNA Vetcare's Sussex branch and hospital as a versatile veterinary surgeon in a full-time role spanning 40 hours over 4 days, with a relaxed 1 in 4 weekend rota. This position offers the ideal blend of general practice consulting, supported soft tissue surgery, and ECC work (daytime only), all underpinned by mentorship from clinicians with specialist interests.
Based just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and with excellent public transport links (10-minute walk to the train station), you'll find yourself perfectly positioned for commuting ease and lifestyle access. Central London is just an hour by train, and the Sussex coast is within 45 minutes' drive. The practice sits in a strong professional community where you can develop and progress your own clinical interests alongside an experienced, collaborative team.
DNA Vetcare is an independent group of award-winning veterinary surgeries founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. The practice has grown to serve London and Kent with a network of carefully selected clinicians known for clinical excellence and compassionate care. The Sussex branch combines general practice with hospital-level facilities, offering a progressive environment where clinical interests flourish.
The team includes a Lead Vet trained in orthopaedic surgery with regenerative medicine expertise, alongside RVNs and support staff with years of experience. Equipment includes advanced imaging (CT, MRI, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound) and surgical capabilities (laparoscopic tower, laser therapy, full laboratory). The practice culture emphasises continuous learning and skill development for all team members.
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