Clinical Director - large skilled team

Location Leicestershire
Discipline: Small Animal
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000
Contact name: Emma McGee

Contact email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 1202
Published: about 4 hours ago

Are you an experienced veterinary professional eager to elevate your career?

My client based in Leicester, is seeking a Clinical Director to join their exceptional team. This role offers the unique chance to shape the future of the practice, lead with purpose, and continue delivering outstanding patient care.

As Clinical Director, you will spend 80% of your time on clinical duties and 20% on non-clinical responsibilities, all based at the hospital branch. This ensures continuity and stability, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the practice.

Why?

One Location, Strong Team: You’ll be based fully on one site, providing a stable and consistent work environment.

Exceptional Colleagues: Collaborate with a team of 29 vets, including certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and emergency critical care.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: The hospital boasts an in-house CT scanner, dental suites with X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment.

Cat-Friendly & Gold Awarded:  Cat-Friendly Status across all practices and a Gold Award for this site.

Collaborative Environment: Engage in regular clinical discussions and monthly team meetings to promote shared learning and case review.

Approved Nurse Training Centre: Support for certificate studies and professional growth in areas of interest is encouraged.

Wellbeing First: Enjoy a personalised rota for work-life balance, mental health support, access to counselling and wellness programmes, and monthly wellbeing events.

Inclusive Culture: Currently working towards becoming an endometriosis-friendly employer and continually promote a supportive, inclusive workplace.

The hospital is home to advanced facilities and a 24/7 emergency service. They offer fantastic referral, OOH, and advanced services, while also championing the primary care vets and the excellent service they provide for routine and first opinion caseloads.

Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands, offers excellent travel links, access to good schools, and beautiful countryside. Steeped in history, Leicester provides a vibrant mix of outdoor activities and city life.

You will have:

- 10+ years of veterinary experience
- Proven leadership experience
- Confidence in all aspects of primary care practice
- A passion for mentoring and developing new graduates and team members

What's on offer:

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Relocation support
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Life assurance
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Extensive internal and funded external CPD

If you are interested in making a significant impact in a supportive and progressive environment, apply today.


For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:
Phone: 07444223408

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