Vet Surgeon - London

DNA Vetcare Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day working week

Professional development opportunities

Friendly clinical team

Work‑life balance

Job summary

DNA Vetcare is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for West Wickham Vets in South East London. You will deliver high‑quality clinical and surgical care, build lasting client relationships and be supported by an experienced team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

The role involves consultations, diagnostics, and a mix of routine and complex surgeries, with a focus on compassionate patient care and professional development. A four‑day week and a collaborative workplace are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a small animal practice.
• Confident and compassionate approach to clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical and surgical care to patients.
• Conduct consultations, diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Carry out routine and more complex surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Work closely with Registered Veterinary Nurses and wider clinical team.
• Build strong client relationships and provide compassionate advice.
• Manage medical and surgical cases from initial consultation through follow‑up.
• Ensure accurate clinical records and maintain high standards of care.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth practice operations.
• Participate in weekend rota.
• Help create a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Skills

Small animal practice

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Client care

Job description

About The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for an exciting opportunity in South East London? Look no further! Here at West Wickham Vets, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our incredible team.

We pride ourselves on providing the very best veterinary care while creating a warm, supportive and welcoming environment for our teams, our patients and their owners.

As a Veterinary Surgeon at West Wickham Vets, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality clinical care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. You will be supported by a fantastic team of experienced veterinary professionals who are committed to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Your Role At West Wickham Vets Could Include

• Providing high-quality clinical and surgical care to our patients
• Conducting consultations, diagnostics and treatment plans
• Carrying out routine and more complex surgical procedures, depending on experience
• Working closely with our Registered Veterinary Nurses and wider clinical team
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing clear, compassionate advice
• Managing medical and surgical cases from initial consultation through to follow‑up
• Ensuring accurate clinical records and maintaining high standards of patient care
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure the smooth running of the practice
• Participating in our shared weekend rota
• Helping to create the warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that makes West Wickham Vets special

About You

• Previous experience working in a small animal practice
• A confident and compassionate approach to clinical decision‑making
• Good surgical and medical skills, with the opportunity to develop these further
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a close‑kn team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and delivering outstanding patient and client care
• A commitment to continued professional development

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares about their patients, enjoys working as part of a team and wants to make a real difference to the lives of pets and their owners.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• 4‑day working week
• Shared weekend rota, giving you a great work‑life balance
• A supportive and friendly clinical team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A varied and interesting caseload
• A practice that genuinely puts patient care, client experience and team wellbeing first

If you are an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can develop your skills, enjoy your work and become part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you.

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 providingexcellent serviceto clients,respectful, caring and expert care for animalsand asupportive encouragingwork placefor their teams.