Clinical Director

Linnaeus Veterinary; Bebington; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bebington is seeking a Clinical Director to inspire and lead their team across multiple sites. The role involves setting clinical standards, mentoring staff, and reviewing complex cases while offering a competitive salary package and generous CPD allowance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in veterinary practice, strong clinical skills, and the ability to engage multi-site teams. Join a supportive culture focused on professional development and exceptional care for pets.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous CPD allowance

Career progression pathways

Supportive practice environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Lead Vet or Clinical Director.
• Strong skills in advanced surgery and imaging.
• Ability to influence and engage multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Setting and evolving clinical standards and protocols.
• Inspiring and mentoring the vet team.
• Reviewing complex cases to champion clinical excellence.
• Supporting recruitment and staffing strategy.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Clinical Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Analysis Skills

Education

Qualified veterinary surgeon

Experience in general practice

Job description

Job title : Clinical Director

Location : Broadway Vets Wirral Merseyside (Bebington / Wallasey / Heswall)

Salary : Up to 80000 DoE

Working Hours : 40 hours / per week

About Us

For over 40 years Broadway Vets has been at the heart of the Wirral pet‑owning community trusted for our friendly, honest and compassionate care.

The Wirral is a brilliant place to live and work with a mix of coastal charm, green space and vibrant urban access to both Liverpool and Chester.

Operating across three modern and well‑equipped branches we are proud of our RCVS Core Standards accreditation, our status as an RCVS‑Approved Graduate Development Practice and our commitment to nurturing our team with training and development.

We combine a progressive forward‑thinking clinical approach with a deep‑rooted client‑centred ethos and are now looking for a new Clinical Director to lead us into our next exciting chapter.

Role Overview

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help shape the clinical culture and standards of our group. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact, drive meaningful change and enable your team to thrive!

As Clinical Director you’ll take the helm of our talented veterinary team across all three sites. You’ll split your time between strategic leadership and hands‑on clinical work, helping guide our practice direction while staying close to the patients and people who make Broadway Vets special.

This role will see you inspire and lead your team while setting and evolving clinical standards at the practice. You will facilitate continuous development while implementing a strong feedback and performance culture.

Together with our team of vets you will also champion and maximise opportunities within our nursing team to support our nurses at the top of their licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and evolving clinical standards, protocols and governance
• Inspiring and mentoring the vet team, including new graduates
• Reviewing complex cases and championing clinical excellence
• Collaborating with nursing and support leadership for truly integrated teamworking
• Supporting recruitment, staffing strategy and future growth
• Facilitating CPD and developing a strong feedback and performance culture

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with demonstrable experience in general practice
• Significant experience as a Lead / Head Vet or Clinical Director
• Strong clinical skills and comfortable with advanced surgery and imaging
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Ability to influence, inspire and engage multi‑site teams
• Commitment to professional development and creating a supportive learning culture

Why Join Us

We know that leading a veterinary team is both a privilege and a responsibility so we make sure our Clinical Directors feel supported, valued and empowered.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Generous CPD allowance and access to Linnaeus group CPD and support networks
• Career progression pathways within Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health
• The support of a respected practice with local roots backed by global resources
• A genuinely collaborative and open culture where your ideas and leadership are valued

Ready to Inspire

If you’re an experienced compassionate veterinary leader who is ready to take the next step into a role with real influence, we want to hear from you! Apply now or to discuss an informal chat, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team.

Broadway Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned we can truly be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long‑term, rather than focusing solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus a BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality access to a huge network of specialists worldwide, development opportunities and an easily accessible comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best: care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse; we care about you and want you to be authentic with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

Other Information

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Vacancy : 1

Key Skills : Fundraising, Management Experience, Coaching, Analysis Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Budgeting, Leadership Experience, Mentoring, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Supervising Experience