Head Veterinary Surgeon – Lincoln, UK
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 DOE
At The Vet Office, we are currently looking for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead a modern and well-equipped veterinary practice in Lincoln.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior vet ready to step into a leadership role, combining clinical excellence with team management and strategic input.
The Role
As Head Vet, you will play a key role in both the clinical and operational leadership of the practice:
* Leading and developing the veterinary team
* Driving high clinical standards and continuous improvement
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues in their professional development
* Managing a varied small animal caseload
* Ensuring gold-standard, evidence-based care
* Contributing to the strategic direction of the practice
Working pattern:
* 4 days per week
* 1 in 4 weekends
* No out-of-hours (OOH)
* On-call responsibility for any overnight inpatients
What We're Looking For
* Strong clinical experience in small animal practice
* Previous leadership or senior vet experience (preferred)
* Confident decision-maker with excellent clinical judgement
* Passion for mentoring and team development
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Commitment to high standards of patient and client care
What's on Offer
* Salary from £75,000 to £90,000 DOE
* CPD allowance and continuous development
* Funded professional memberships
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Income protection
* Health & wellbeing support
* Employee benefits and discounts platform
* Electric car scheme
* Leadership training and career progression opportunities
The Practice
You will be joining a purpose-built, modern veterinary practice, equipped with the latest technology and designed to support high-quality clinical work. The team is collaborative, friendly, and focused on continuous development, with many colleagues working towards certificates.
This is a great opportunity to lead a growing team within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Interested?
Apply now or contact us at info@thevetoffice.com for more information.