Head Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice Location: Lincoln Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 DOE Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (39 hours per week) Red Sector Recruitment i s proud to be supporting an established, independent veterinary practice in their search for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead and develop a high-performing clinical team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of a progressive practice, we’d love to hear from you – please send your CV to scott@redsector.co.uk. The Opportunity This is a senior leadership position offering the chance to take full clinical responsibility within a modern, well-equipped practice. As Head Vet, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical standards, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the strategic direction of the surgery. You’ll be leading from the front—combining hands-on veterinary work with team development, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are consistently delivered. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership across the practice Support, mentor, and develop the veterinary and nursing teams Drive continuous improvement in clinical standards and service delivery Contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practice Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-focused care About You RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon Strong clinical background with a passion for high-quality, evidence-based care Proven leadership or senior-level experience within a veterinary setting Confident communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate a team Committed to continuous professional development and team progression Working Pattern 4-day working week 1 in 4 weekend rota No out-of-hours requirement (on-call support for inpatients only) What’s on Offer To attract top-tier talent, this independent practice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: Quarterly recognition and reward schemes Enhanced family leave policies Income protection Electric vehicle scheme Employee discounts and wellbeing support Funded professional memberships Generous CPD allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Structured internal leadership development programmes The Practice You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, independently run veterinary practice equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology. The team is highly collaborative, with a strong focus on clinical excellence and continuous improvement. This is an environment where professional growth is genuinely supported, and where team members are encouraged to develop their specialisms and advance their careers. If you're an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership role within a supportive and progressive independent practice, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply today by sending your CV to scott@redsector.co.uk