Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Small Animal Practice – Lincolnshire
Location: Lincolnshire (between the coast and the Wolds)
Employment Type: Full-time (4-day week, 38 hours) – part-time considered
Weekends: Light OOH and 1 in 10 on-call rota (nurse-led overnight care)
Salary: £37,000+ for new graduates; up to £70,000 depending on experience
About the Role
We are representing an independent small animal practice in Lincolnshire seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their growing team. Whether you are a new graduate looking for exceptional support or an experienced vet wanting to develop further in your chosen field, this practice provides the ideal environment to progress your career.
With state-of-the-art facilities including MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, orthopaedic and soft tissue theatres, and over 40 in-patient kennels, this is an outstanding opportunity to gain exposure to complex caseloads while being fully supported by certificate holders and experienced clinicians.
What’s on Offer
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Salary & Benefits:
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Starting salary from £37,000 (new grads), higher DOE (packages over £45,000+)
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Salary increases as you progress, including £10,000 pay rise upon achieving a Certificate
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Rent-free modern accommodation available
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RCVS, VDS, BSAVA membership included
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35 days holiday allowance (potential to take up to 10 weeks off annually with rota flexibility)
Rota & Work-Life Balance:
4-day working week with regular day off
Very light OOH rota (1 in 10), nurse-led overnight care
Weekends always supported by an experienced vet, with additional time off following duty
Development & CPD:
Fully funded CPD tailored to your interests, including Certificates
5 CPD days provided in your first year in work time
Certificates fully funded, course attendance included in work time (10 days paid CPD leave)
Extensive clinical support from certificate holders in imaging, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and cardiology
About You
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RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon (new grads or experienced vets welcome)
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Conscientious and caring with excellent communication skills
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Eager to develop and learn in a supportive, teaching-focused environment
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Team player who values collaboration with nurses and colleagues
Why Apply?
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Independent, non-corporate environment with genuine clinical freedom
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Opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped first-opinion practices in the UK
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Highly supportive culture with structured new graduate mentorship
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Varied caseloads across medicine, surgery, imaging, and exotics
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A vibrant, friendly team with an active social scene
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Apply Now
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Rebekka Chadwick
Recruitment Consultant
M: 07706 346517
E: rebekka@supreme-ss.com