Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Inpatient Vet Opportunity - 24-Hour Veterinary Practice, Scunthorpe. Are you a dedicated veterinary surgeon with a passion for inpatient care and medicine? Do you thrive in a busy, progressive environment?

We are looking for a dedicated inpatient vet to join our friendly 24-hour practice in Scunthorpe. Our 24-hour service launched in June 2025, and due to continued expansion and growing demand, this is a brand-new role within our team.

About Us

A modern, fully equipped, independently owned 24-hour hospital with a strong caseload of both medical and surgical cases.

• Backed by a highly skilled team of vets, RVNs, and support staff who pridethemselves on delivering the very best patient and client care.


• Collaborative environment where development and professional growth are trulysupported.

The Role

• Focused on inpatient care, internal medicine, and case management.


• Working closely with our clinical team to provide treatment for patients requiring hospitalisation.


• Contributing to a rota designed to support work-life balance within a 24-hour service; fully staffed by a fully awake dedicated night team.


• Opportunity to mentor junior vets and play a key role in case discussions.


• Surgical experience will be required, ensuring continuity of care for our inpatients and the ability to follow cases through from admission to discharge.

Who We're Looking For

• An RCVS registered vet with a genuine passion for medicine and inpatient care.


• Ideally holds (or working towards) a certificate in internal medicine or ECC.


• Confident in managing complex medical cases and enthusiastic about collaborative problem-solving. Surgical capacity will be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience.


• Certificate support and funding for further development.


• A 4-day week rota with a share of weekend days (1:3).


• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a varied caseload to keep every day engaging.

If you're a vet who wants to make a real difference in inpatient medicine and thrive in a 24-hour hospital environment, we'd love to hear from you! To apply or for an informal chat, please contact Emily Espinosa at:

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.