Head Veterinary Surgeon – Lincoln Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 DOE Excellent Benefits Why Join? ✔ Competitive salary of £75,000–£90,000 DOE with regular recognition rewards ✔ 4-day week with only 1 in 4 weekends and no out-of-hours commitments ✔ Leadership opportunity within a modern, well-equipped small animal practice focused on clinical excellence ✔ Excellent CPD support, funded memberships and internal leadership training to support career progression ✔ Supportive, friendly team culture within one of the UK’s largest independent veterinary groups The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead a friendly, well-equipped small animal practice in Lincoln. This role offers the chance to shape clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive team environment. As a key member of the management team, the successful candidate will combine strong clinical expertise with a passion for delivering gold-standard, evidence-based care. The practice is purpose-built, modern, and well-equipped, with a collaborative team committed to providing exceptional patient care. Many colleagues are actively developing their clinical interests, creating a positive environment for learning and progression. As part of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary group, this role offers excellent career development opportunities while maintaining a strong local, community-focused feel. What They’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be: • A MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical expertise • Comfortable in a leadership role, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire a clinical team • Passionate about delivering gold standard, evidence-based veterinary care • A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and clients • Committed to continuous learning, service improvement, and clinical excellence Previous leadership experience is advantageous, although experienced Veterinary Surgeons looking to take the next step into a Head Vet position are encouraged to apply. Career Development This practice believes exceptional vets never stop learning. The successful candidate will benefit from: • Generous CPD allowance • Funded professional memberships • Internal leadership training and development • Support for professional growth and clinical interests • Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a growing veterinary group The Rota Work-life balance is genuinely prioritised. The rota includes: • 4 days per week • Only 1 in 4 weekends • No out-of-hours requirements • Overnight on-call responsibility only for any inpatients under the practice’s care • Supportive management team focused on colleague wellbeing Benefits In addition to a highly competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy: • Quarterly recognition payments • Enhanced holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Income protection • Electric car scheme • Professional memberships paid • Employee discounts and surgery discounts • Health and wellbeing support programme • Pension scheme • Excellent CPD and development support Interested? This is an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership role or an existing Head Vet seeking a progressive, supportive environment where clinical excellence and team development are genuinely valued. For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on or email You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities. To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref no: JOB-58600