Clinical Director - lead a dedicated team

Clinical Director – Leicestershire

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (D.O.E) 
Hours: 40 hours per week, over 4 days, with 1:6 Saturdays and no OOH
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a seasoned Clinical Director or Veterinary Surgeon ready to elevate your career? This role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team while maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care.

About the practice

This premier small animal clinic, has a rich history of over 150 years serving the community. Enjoy working in modern facilities that include well-equipped consultation rooms, state-of-the-art operating theatres, a cutting-edge X-ray suite, ultrasound, a dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray, and an in-house laboratory with the latest blood analysers and urine analysis equipment. The practice is also proud to be a Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic, accredited by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

You will be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional treatment and preventative healthcare for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. The laboratory is equipped with a ProCyte analyser, SNAP analyser, and Catalyst machine, ensuring quicker results and reduced costs.

Meet the Team

You will be joining a supportive, skilled, and compassionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding veterinary care. Collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect are at the core of the practice. The team includes a Veterinary Surgeon Certificate holder in Diagnostic Imaging, a Nurse Certificate holder in Anaesthesia, and three nurses performing schedule 3 procedures. The full team comprises a Practice Manager, seven Veterinary Surgeons, one Clinical Nursing Manager, eleven RVNs, two SVNs, and ten Client Care team members.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As Clinical Director, you will work closely with the Primary Care Director (PCD) and central support business partners, including Finance, HR, Medical Directors, Nursing, Marketing, Recruitment, and Client Care. Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the clinical delivery across the practice, ensuring excellence in patient and client care.
- Overseeing clinical standards, quality improvement, education, clinical research, and veterinary leadership.
- Inspiring and engaging the practice teams through active leadership.
- Developing and delivering the clinical and business strategy for the practice, aligning with wider group objectives.
- Providing leadership and line management to the Senior Leadership Team, including the Practice Manager, Lead Vets, and Clinical/Group Nursing Manager.
- Overseeing key operational areas such as Leadership, HR, Operations, Health & Safety, Client Care, and Marketing.
- Leading budget planning and financial performance, ensuring delivery of agreed financial targets.
- Fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and engagement, driving wellbeing, harmony, quality, and productivity across the team.
- Contributing to recruitment and retention, promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Staff discount
- Life assurance
- Generous staff discount for your pets
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Extensive internal and funded external CPD

If you are passionate about leading a team to deliver exceptional veterinary care and are ready to take on a rewarding role, this is the perfect position for you. Apply today to join a practice where your expertise and leadership will be highly valued.

For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:
Phone: 07444223408
Email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk

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