New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – UK’s Largest Independent Team

About The Role

DNA Vetcare – Veterinary Graduate Programme
Launch your veterinary career with DNA Vetcare, the UK’s largest independent vet team. Our Graduate Programme is designed to help new vets become confident, capable, first-class, progressive veterinary surgeons — with the support, mentorship, and training to thrive from day one.

Why Join Us

• Structured 2-year Graduate Programme with protected learning and mentorship
• Work alongside experienced vets in a supportive, independent practice network
• Gain exposure to a wide range of clinical cases, surgery, diagnostics, and client care
• Build your career with a practice group that invests in your long-term development

The Programme

Year 1: Clinical foundations and confidence-building — no sole charge until you're confident and ready, extended consults, hands-on coaching.

Year 2: Professional development and career direction — develop clinical interests, leadership skills, and take on a graduate project to make a real impact.

Mentorship, CPD, and structured reviews continue throughout — your growth is our priority.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000)
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid (subject to confirmation)
• Subsidised accommodation at selected sites
• Pastoral and wellbeing support

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just train vets — we launch successful, progressive careers. Apply now and start your journey with the UK's largest independent vet team.

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 workplace for their teams.