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Clinical Director - Small Animal - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment

Clinical Director - Small Animal - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment

VC Evidensia UKUnited Kingdom
6 days ago
Salary
£70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Clinical Director - Small Animal - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment

Salary : Up to £70,000 (D.O.E) + Welcome Bonus (up to £5,000) + Relocation Allowance (up to £5,000)

Are you a passionate veterinary professional seeking an exciting leadership opportunity? Animals’ 1st in MacMerry is looking for a Clinical Director to join our thriving team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (6-8 months).

Your Role

As Clinical Director, you’ll lead a single-site small animal practice alongside the Practice Manager, with strong support from the Area Director and Area Support Manager. The role is predominantly clinical, involving consultations, surgeries, and overseeing clinical standards.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Providing strong leadership to support the team in delivering best practices and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Managing financial performance and helping the team achieve set goals.
  • Organizing vet rotas and mentoring junior vets in this busy first-opinion practice.
  • Ensuring compliance with IVC policies and procedures.
  • Collaborating with the Practice Manager and Head Nurse to support the team, clients, and community.
  • Overseeing the relocation of our practice to a new, purpose-built site in 2025.

What We Offer

  • Flexible Rota Patterns : Up to 40 hours per week across 4 days with potential to work from home one day per week if needed, including a Saturday rota (9 am-12 pm). No OOH work (covered by Vets Now and a sister practice).
  • Modern Facilities : Well-equipped practice with in-house lab facilities, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Our current site has a theatre and dental suite, with exciting plans for a purpose-built site next year.
  • Location : Based in East Lothian, with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the beautiful Scottish countryside.

    • About Us

    Animals’ 1st is a well-established, busy small animal practice with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional care. Our experienced team of vets and qualified nurses share a passion for their work, creating a supportive environment for professional growth.

    About You

    This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary surgeon ready to step into a management role or a seasoned manager seeking a new challenge. If you’re unsure about taking on the Clinical Director role, we’d be happy to discuss a Head Vet Surgeon role on a permanent basis instead.

    Why Choose Animals 1st?

    Join us to lead a talented team, contribute to our ongoing growth, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners across East Lothian.

    We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from :

    Work-life balance

  • 7.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme : 24 / 7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity / paternity / adoption / shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

    • Development

  • 1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

    • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits : we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts / cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

    • Contact Us

    Speak to Margaret Bryson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

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