A partnership model created with fairness, transparency and real ownership at its heart.
At DNA Vetcare, we believe vets should have true control, true autonomy, and true equity in the practices they lead. No private equity, no hidden terms, no corporate agenda – just a partnership built entirely around outstanding pet care and empowered veterinary professionals.
Watch our exclusive video series including founder Dane Walker on his partnership vision, independent accountants sharing financial structures and considerations and solicitors explaining how the DNA partnership works. We also interview DNA Vetcare partners David Mayhew and Scott Kerss to hear first hand what it’s like to be part of DNA Vetcare.
DNA Vetcare Under the Microscope
40+ Local Practices
A Network of 24-Hour Emergency Hospitals
Independently Owned
Who Is This Programme For?
Independent Practice Owners
Release value. Reduce pressure. Stay in control.
You’ve built something special – your team, your clients, your reputation. But running a busy practice comes with real pressures: recruitment strains, administrative load, the weight of being responsible for everything.
The DNA Partnership Programme lets you:
- Unlock capital while retaining 25–50% equity
- Set clinical standards without carrying the operational burden
- Keep your practice’s identity, community and values
- Access expert marketing, HR, finance, operations & recruitment support
- Gain a competitive salary + profit share
- Create a planned pathway to retirement or lifestyle balance
Ambitious Veterinary Professionals
Your pathway to true ownership – with support, not pressure.
For vets with 6+ years’ experience who are ready for the next step but don’t want to take on the financial or operational risk alone, DNA Vetcare offers something rare in today’s corporate-dominated landscape.
With the DNA Partnership Programme enjoy:
- A real equity stake (25–50%)
- Full clinical autonomy
- Leadership growth & business mentoring
- A competitive salary plus dividends
- A clear, transparent model for long-term wealth creation
- A fair, guaranteed exit when the time comes
“Joining DNA was absolutely the right decision. It allowed me to regain balance, keep ownership and continue growing the practice, without losing what made it special.”
– David Mayhew, Old Registry Vets
“It’s real ownership, not a token profit share. The transparency, support and freedom have been outstanding.”
– Scott Kerss, Barton Veterinary Practice
Why Vets Choose DNA
Independently owned. Vet-led. Values-driven.
Founded in 2006 by vets Dane Walker and Alan van Heerden, DNA Vetcare has grown organically to a network of 40+ local practices, all built on:
- Clinical integrity
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Partnership
- Community-focused pet care
We remain fully independent – no private equity, no corporate shareholders.
Watch Dane’s interview to hear why DNA remains vet-owned and how partnerships are shaping the future of our network.
How the Partnership Works
Initial Discovery
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your goals, values, and what truly matters most.
Assessment & Feasibility
We transparently review the opportunity with independent valuations and feasibility checks, ensuring it suits owners and employed vets.
Partnership Design
We create a bespoke partnership structure, defining ownership, funding, and governance that’s fair, clear, and suitable for you.
Transition & Onboarding
After agreeing the structure, we establish the partnership, set up accounts, and provide ongoing HR, finance, marketing, and operations support.
Growing Together
Here, the partnership begins: we collaborate to grow your practice, ensuring clinical excellence, financial health, and wellbeing for all.
Fair Partnerships Start with Legal Diligence
Our partnerships are built on trust and fairness. With a legal framework crafted by independent solicitors, every partner is protected and treated equally. No special deals, no hidden terms.
As a shareholder, you keep control over your day-to-day decisions, build real equity in your practice, and have a fair, guaranteed exit route at market value.
Curious about the legal protections and what fairness really means? Watch our short Q&A with solicitor Andrew Hawkins to find out.
Know Your Numbers
Real ownership starts with real transparency. Every future partner deserves to know exactly what they’re stepping into – no fine print, no surprises. With guidance from independent accountants, we make the financial picture clear from day one.
You’ll see past performance, future projections, key metrics like turnover, salary costs, and cash flow, plus dividend expectations and working capital requirements.
Want the full breakdown? Watch our exclusive Q&A with accountant Roger Milton (Moore Scarrott Group), where he answers all your top partnership finance questions.
Ready to take the next step?
Starting your journey as a DNA Vetcare partner couldn’t be simpler.
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