Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (20 minutes from Guildford, close to London Gatwick Airport) Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1:3 Saturday mornings (TOIL) Salary: Up to £75,000, Depending on Experience About Us: We are a well-established, RCVS-accredited, and nurse training veterinary practice located in Cranleigh. Our practice has undergone significant refurbishment and now consists of three fully equipped units, including a small waiting area, two consult rooms, a staff room, an office, an x-ray room, a dental suite, a theatre, and prep area. We also offer separate dog and heated cat kennels, and plenty of parking is available on-site. The practice is surrounded by lovely coffee shops and on the foot of the Surrey Hills, with excellent transport links Our Facilities & Equipment: We pride ourselves on offering excellent care with modern equipment, including: In-house IDEXX lab machines Laser therapy machine Extensive endoscopy equipment Laparoscopic spay equipment Ultrasound Digital x-ray Full dental suite with x-ray Multi-parameter monitoring Tono pen Blood pressure and ECG monitoring Acupuncture equipment The Role We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (with time off in lieu). You will be leading a supportive team in delivering high-quality veterinary care and services. Ideally you will be a strong GP with an interest in Surgery or Dentistry and will ideally have some previously leadership experience. What We’re Looking For An experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a proven track record in GP practice A particular interest in dentistry or surgery Ideally some leadership or management experience, with a passion for mentoring and team development Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach A dedication to delivering excellent clinical standards and patient care Why Join Us? You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team with access to great equipment and facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a leadership role while maintaining a hands-on clinical presence. You will benefit from a great work-life balance with no OOH or on-call responsibilities, as we have a 24-hour hospital close by, with a dedicated night team to cover all out of hours. There is also access to advanced imaging at this practice. Interested? Get in touch today, we are looking forward to hearing from you About 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 providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging work place for their teams.