Veterinary Surgeon - Lincoln
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | LN2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55410-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Lincoln
• State-of-the-art facilities – Purpose-built practice with advanced equipment including CT scanner, Dental X-Ray, Ultrasound, in-house lab, and dedicated dental suite
• Supportive team – Work alongside five experienced vets, including a Head Vet and a clinician with a certificate in internal medicine
• Flexible working patterns – Standard 4-day week with 1 in 4 weekends, plus options for part-time or alternative schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package – Competitive salary from £45,000 DOE, regular bonuses, enhanced family leave, CPD allowance, and more
• Career growth & development – Internal leadership training and funded professional memberships to support ongoing professional advancement
An Exceptional Opportunity in a State-of-the-Art Practice
Our client, part of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary group, is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join their outstanding team in the historic cathedral city of Lincoln. With excellent transport links to Nottingham and Sheffield, Lincoln offers a rare combination of heritage charm and modern convenience—an ideal place to work and live.
The Role
The successful candidate will become a key member of a busy, progressive practice, delivering preventive services and caring for sick and injured pets while promoting overall pet wellbeing. This position requires a confident veterinary professional—ideally with a minimum of two years’ GP experience—who can lead by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills are essential, along with empathy, kindness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The role includes:
• A standard full-time pattern of 4 days per week and 1 in 4 weekends
• A 30-minute lunch break and 1 hour of dedicated admin time per shift
• Flexible part-time or alternative full-time schedules by agreement
About the Practice
This purpose-built, light, and spacious facility is equipped with the latest technology, including CT scanning, Dental X-Ray, Ultrasound, X-Ray, an in-house laboratory, and a dedicated dental suite. With three theatres and seven consult rooms—including a dedicated euthanasia room—the environment is designed to support exceptional clinical care while ensuring patients remain calm and clients feel assured.
The team comprises five experienced vets, including a Head Vet and a clinician with a certificate in internal medicine, all committed to a supportive, collaborative workplace where colleagues enjoy coming to work. The ideal new vet will bring passion, knowledge, and a genuine dedication to animal care, along with a team-oriented approach and a proactive attitude to daily tasks and responsibilities.
Benefits
• Competitive salary starting from £45,000 DOE
• Regular bonuses
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee benefits and retail discounts
• Health and wellbeing support
• Funded professional memberships
• Generous CPD allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training
• Surgery discounts for staff pets
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-55410