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