Head Veterinary Surgeon

Take the lead in a veterinary practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything they do. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to combine hands-on clinical work with leadership, developing colleagues, maintaining exceptional clinical standards and helping to shape the future of a practice in Lincoln. Supported by a collaborative leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the practice and the wider clinical team.

Location: The practice is based in Lincoln and easily commutable from Newark-on-Trent, Market Rasen, Gainsborough, Sleaford and Woodhall Spa. However ,there is a relocation package available for the right candidate! 

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits including:

• 25 holidays a year plus bank holidays 
• Quarterly recognition payments
• Income protection, employee benefits and discounts 
• Health and Wellbeing schemes
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme 
• Funded memberships, a generous CPD allowance and Internal leadership training

Role Overview:

Working in modern facilities within a supportive working environment you will...

• Lead and support the veterinary team while maintaining a varied clinical caseload.
• Deliver outstanding first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and surgery.
• Drive clinical governance, mentoring and continuous improvement across the practice.
• Work closely with the wider leadership team to enhance patient care and practice performance.
• Encourage a collaborative, supportive and positive team culture.

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong GP medical and surgical experience.
• Previous leadership, mentoring or senior clinical experience.
• Committed to maintaining exceptional clinical standards and supporting colleague development.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support and develop a successful team.
• Official Veterinarian (OV) status is desirable, although training can be supported.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can influence clinical standards while continuing to enjoy hands-on veterinary work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.