Equine Vet Surgeon
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Equine Veterinary Surgeon – Lincolnshire
Competitive Salary up £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
✔ Independent equine practice with an excellent local reputation
✔ Flexible working options including a 4-day week if preferred
✔ Varied caseload covering leisure, sport and competition horses
✔ Certificate funding and generous CPD support available
✔ Supportive and experienced team committed to work-life balance
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and growing independent equine practice in Lincolnshire.
This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon with at least two to three years of equine experience who enjoys the variety of first-opinion ambulatory work and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment.
The practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care and works with a diverse client base that includes leisure horse owners, amateur competitors and professional competition yards. With a busy and varied caseload, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues who value collaboration, communication and excellent patient care.
The practice is committed to creating a sustainable and enjoyable working environment where professional development, wellbeing and clinical excellence are genuinely prioritised.
The Practice
Based within easy reach of the historic city of Lincoln, the practice provides equine veterinary services across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
The caseload includes:
• Preventative healthcare
• Lameness and orthopaedic investigations
• Medical workups
• Poor performance investigations
• Diagnostic imaging
• Stud medicine
• Routine and emergency ambulatory work
You'll benefit from access to well-equipped clinic facilities and a range of modern diagnostic equipment, allowing you to work cases thoroughly and deliver a high standard of care.
A knowledgeable and proactive support team helps ensure the smooth running of the practice, allowing vets to focus on clinical work and client care.
The Role
This is a first-opinion equine position offering a varied mix of ambulatory and clinic-based work.
The successful candidate will:
• Deliver high standards of clinical care to patients and clients
• Enjoy a varied caseload across all areas of first-opinion equine practice
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication
• Work collaboratively as part of a friendly and professional team
• Contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the practice
What We're Looking For
• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum of 2–3 years' equine clinical experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for providing exceptional patient and client care
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Team-focused and collaborative approach
• Full UK driving licence
Career Development
Professional development is actively encouraged and supported.
Benefits include:
• Generous CPD allowance and dedicated CPD time
• Certificate funding and support for the right candidate
• Encouragement to pursue individual clinical interests
• Supportive colleagues and mentorship
• Opportunities to develop within a growing independent practice
The Rota
The practice understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Full-time position
• Flexible working options available
• Condensed 4-day week available if preferred
• 1 in 4 out-of-hours rota
• Day off in lieu following a weekend on duty
• Supportive team environment that promotes wellbeing and sustainability
Benefits
• Competitive salary £45,000 - £65,000 DOE
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous CPD allowance and paid CPD leave
• Certificate funding available
• RCVS fees paid
• BEVA membership paid
• Practice vehicle provided
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Health and wellbeing focused employer
• Career progression opportunities within a growing practice
Interested?
If you're an Equine Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a progressive independent practice offering a varied caseload, genuine flexibility and strong professional support, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@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: JOB-58749
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