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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