Veterinary Surgeon

DNA Vetcare; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Relocation package

Job summary

DNA Vetcare is seeking an experienced small animal day Veterinary Surgeon to join Old Registry Vets in rural Lincolnshire. The role offers a 4-day work week (8-6 or 9-7), no OOH, and a 1:4 weekend rota with time off, with accommodation and relocation support available.

The practice is IFSM Gold Feline Accredited and prize a high standard of care, with a strong team and on-site facilities including an in-house lab. This is a great opportunity to progress in a supportive, independent setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal day veterinary surgeon.
• Confident with routine surgery.
• Exposure to more complex cases and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Full-time role four days per week (8-6 or 9-7).
• 1:4 weekend rota with time off.
• No OOH or on-call duties.
• Accommodation and relocation package available.
• Independent practice in a supportive team.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Clinical excellence

Case progression

Education

Vet degree (DVM)

Tools

In-house lab

Job description

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced small animal day Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive, friendly and experienced team at Old Registry Vets in the rural Lincolnshire! Joining a fantastic long standing permanent team who have just received Hospital Status!

IFSM Gold Feline Accredited practice

2nd best Vets in the UK ( Vet awards 2026)

Best Vets in County ( Vet awards 2026)

Top 25 vets in the UK - Could you ask for more?!

We are well equipped with all the usual gadgets and gizmo's including an in house lab! We are looking for a vet who is confident with routine surgery and has had some exposure to some more complicated cases and wanting to progress in their career. We have a dedicated night team that works on site so all inpatients are looked after in house!

Alongside working for a fantastic and long standing practice, we also can offer accommodation and a relocation package if needed!

The role

• Independent practice
• This is a full time role x4 days per week - either 8-6 or 9-7
• Accommodation and Relocation package available
• 1:4 weekend rota ( with time off)
• No OOH Or On Call
• Salary up to £75,000 DOE

About Us

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.