Head Veterinary Surgeon – Lincoln - 75K - 90K

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.