About The Role
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Grove Park, Chiswick
Join the UK’s most successful truly independent veterinary network. Work, grow, and lead with an award-winning team dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Why Grove Park, Chiswick?
Set in one of West London’s most desirable neighbourhoods with immense Clientele, Grove Park offers the perfect blend of city convenience and riverside tranquillity. Just moments from the River Thames, you’ll enjoy leafy walks, vibrant cafés, and a welcoming community. The practice is superbly located with easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, making travel and work-life balance effortless.
About Us
Since opening our doors in 2003, we’ve proudly built a large and loyal client base that trusts us for our first class veterinary care and personal touch. Our independent ethos means clinical freedom, collaboration, and genuine investment in your growth — all within a network of excellence that our vets consistently recommend. Our passion for progression is second to none in the industry with your reviews taking place quarterly to ensure maximum attention to your needs and support.
You’ll be joining an award-winning, forward-thinking team, supported by a 24-hour service run by our own expert night clinicians — ensuring seamless patient care and no overnight duties.
The Role
As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll guide and inspire a skilled, supportive team in delivering the highest standards of care. You’ll have access to top-of-the-range equipment, including:
* Advanced ultrasound
* Dental X-ray
* Modern surgical and diagnostic tools
This is a 4-day working week with 1 in 3 Saturdays – giving you the balance you deserve to thrive both professionally and personally.
Support & Development
We believe in lifelong learning. That’s why we offer full support for advanced certificates as CPD, or alternatively, a £2,000 CPD budget with 5 days to pursue your clinical interests.
Our Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary package to £80K
* Generous CPD allowance or certificate funding
* Human Healthcare Plan
* Professional fees paid (RCVS, VDS, etc.)
* Pension scheme
* 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
* Employee wellness programme
* Massively discounted veterinary care for your pets
* Supportive, close-knit team culture in an independent environment
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At DNA Vetcare, you’re not just joining a clinic — you’re becoming part of a dynamic, caring, and independent network that celebrates excellence. Our vets consistently recommend us as the place to work, grow, and lead in a genuinely supportive and empowered setting.
Location: Grove Park, Chiswick
Working Pattern: 4 days per week + 1 in 3 Saturdays
Nights: Covered by our in-house 24-hour team
CPD: Full Certificate Support or £2,000 + 5 days
Independent | Award-Winning | Established Since 2003
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 providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging work place for their teams.
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