Veterinary Surgeon | Lincoln, Lincolnshire

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, purpose-built small animal practice in Lincoln during an exciting period of investment and team development. This permanent full-time position offers an enhanced salary and joining package, a highly capable nursing team and the opportunity to help establish a stable, ambitious veterinary team.

The practice now has an experienced nursing and client care team in place, together with temporary support from clinicians with a range of advanced interests. The focus is on recruiting permanent Veterinary Surgeons who share the same ambition for thorough case work-ups, evidence-based care and excellent client service.

Key Highlights

• Basic salary from £60,000 per annum.
• Salary uncapped depending on experience and reviewed twice yearly.
• £1,000 quarterly recognition payment guaranteed for the first two quarters.
• £5,000 relocation allowance payable following the 12-week review.
• £5,000 Golden Hello payable after successful completion of probation.
• £5,000 Golden Thank You payable after 18 months.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 39 hours per week across a 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time.
• Three permanent Veterinary Surgeon positions available.
• Visa sponsorship available where applicable.

The Practice

This modern, purpose-built small animal practice has been designed around efficient patient flow and the practical requirements of a busy clinical team. The light, spacious surgery remains extremely well presented and provides an excellent environment for delivering first opinion medicine and surgery.

The practice has a loyal client base that values thorough, high-quality veterinary care. More than 40% of registered clients are enrolled in a preventative healthcare plan, supporting strong client engagement, continuity of care and appropriate diagnostic work-ups.

A highly experienced Head Nurse now leads an established nursing team of four experienced RVNs. The nurses have interests across a range of clinical areas and confidently support:

• Orthopaedic surgery.
• Complex soft tissue procedures.
• Stage 1 dental procedures.
• Nurse consultations.
• Diagnostic radiography.
• Inpatient care.
• Schedule 3 procedures.

The clinical team currently receives additional support from experienced Veterinary Surgeons with interests in:

• Surgery.
• Ophthalmology.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Internal medicine.
• Cardiology.

This means the successful Veterinary Surgeons will join a practice with strong short-term clinical support already in place while becoming part of the permanent long-term team.

The practice also has a stable client care team consisting of four Customer Experience Coordinators and two weekend Animal Care Assistants.

The Location

Lincoln is a historic cathedral city offering a vibrant cultural and social environment alongside easy access to the Lincolnshire Wolds and East Coast.

The city combines independent shops, restaurants, green spaces and historic attractions, including Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and one of the surviving original copies of the Magna Carta. It also offers comparatively affordable housing and good connections across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

The Role

This is a varied small animal GP position offering the opportunity to manage cases thoroughly within a well-equipped and clinically ambitious environment.

The practice is looking for experienced Veterinary Surgeons who can contribute to the development of the permanent clinical team and ideally bring a particular area of interest that can complement the wider service.

Typical responsibilities include:

• First opinion consultations.
• Thorough medical investigations and diagnostic work-ups.
• Routine and more advanced surgical procedures.
• Preventative healthcare and client education.
• Diagnostic imaging and laboratory interpretation.
• Inpatient management and continuity of care.
• Working collaboratively with the experienced nursing team.
• Participating in case discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Promoting evidence-based and diagnostic-led medicine.
• Building strong and trusted client relationships.
• Helping create a stable, positive and ambitious permanent veterinary team.

Dedicated administration time is provided within each shift.

About You

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ideally at least 3 years qualified.
• Confident across small animal GP medicine and surgery.
• A particular clinical interest would be welcomed.
• Passionate about thorough diagnostic work-ups and evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Positive and collaborative team player.
• Interested in helping rebuild and develop a permanent clinical team.

Candidates would ideally have at least 12 months of UK clinical experience. Applications may also be considered from suitably experienced Veterinary Surgeons relocating from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States. Visa sponsorship is available where required.

What’s On Offer

• Basic salary from £60,000 per annum.
• Uncapped salary depending on experience.
• Salary reviewed twice yearly.
• £1,000 quarterly recognition payment guaranteed for the first two quarters.
• £5,000 relocation allowance following the 12-week review.
• £5,000 Golden Hello following successful probation.
• £5,000 Golden Thank You after 18 months.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Certificate support.
• Funded professional memberships.
• Internal leadership training.
• Income protection.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Electric car scheme.
• Surgery discounts.
• Boost employee discounts and rewards.
• Help at Hand health and wellbeing support.
• Visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Opportunity to join and help develop an ambitious permanent veterinary team.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in Lincoln, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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