Head Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice - Lincoln An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead the team at a modern, purpose-built practice in Lincoln. This role is ideal for an experienced Small Animal Vet ready to step into a leadership position, drive clinical standards, and support a team in delivering gold-standard, evidence-based care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Veterinary Surgeon seeking progression into a Head Vet role within a well-equipped, forward-thinking practice. The Role 39 hours per week across 4 days 1 in 4 weekends No out-of-hours (OOH) On-call responsibility for any overnight inpatients Lead clinical standards and continuous improvement initiatives Support, mentor and develop Veterinary Surgeons and nursing colleagues Play a key role within the surgery management team Drive clinical excellence and uphold best practice standards This position offers the chance to shape clinical direction while remaining hands-on in practice. Salary £75,000 – £90,000 per annum (depending on experience) About You You will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical skills and a passion for high-quality patient care. Previous leadership experience is desirable, although confident senior vets ready to step into a Head Vet role are encouraged to apply. You will be comfortable: Leading and motivating a clinical team Coaching and mentoring colleagues Delivering evidence-based, gold-standard care Contributing to strategic decision-making within the practice Why Apply? Quarterly recognition payments Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Income protection Electric car scheme Funded professional memberships Generous CPD allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee discounts and surgery discounts Internal leadership training programmes Health & wellbeing support You will work in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art practice equipped with modern technology, alongside a friendly and supportive team with a wide range of clinical interests and certificate holders. Location: Lincoln Employment Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 39 hours per week | 4 days | 1:4 weekends | No OOH If you’re looking for a Head Veterinary Surgeon job in Lincoln where you can genuinely influence clinical standards while developing your leadership career, we’d love to hear from you. To apply or learn more, contact: Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com