Head Veterinary Surgeon
Candor Vets · Lincoln, East Midlands
Head Veterinary Surgeon at Candor Vets, based in Lincoln, East Midlands, paying £75,000 - £90,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £75,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Location
- Lincoln, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2026
Reference head-veterinary-surgeon-LqvqMb
About the role
Introduction
Candor Vets is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and modern practice in Lincoln. This is a pivotal role for an experienced veterinary professional looking to lead a dedicated team and drive clinical excellence within a supportive environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will take on the leadership of a fabulous team, spearheading the continuous improvement of clinical standards and services. This role involves upskilling colleagues to support the practice's aim of becoming a centre of clinical excellence. As a key member of the surgery’s management team, the Head Veterinary Surgeon will require a high level of clinical expertise and a passion for delivering outstanding care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a leadership position, possessing the drive and passion to deliver against a strategic vision, coaching and inspiring the team to consistently deliver gold standard, evidence-based care.
The required working pattern is 4 days a week with 1:4 weekends. There are no out-of-hours duties, but the Head Veterinary Surgeon will need to be on call for any overnight inpatients.
About the Area
Lincoln is a historic cathedral city in the East Midlands, offering a blend of rich heritage and modern amenities. It provides a vibrant community atmosphere with good transport links and a range of local attractions, making it an attractive place to live and work.
What's on Offer
Quarterly recognition payments
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Income protection
Electric car scheme
Boost employee benefits and discounts
Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
Funded professional memberships
Surgery discounts
Generous CPD allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Internal leadership training
Job Reference VS116
Reference: head-veterinary-surgeon-LqvqMb · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 15 Sep 2026 · Listed via Candor Vets
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